Here’s the truth: Your age isn’t the problem—your habits are. When you hit 40, your metabolism slows, your hormones shift, and your recovery time increases. That means the foods you used to get away with? Now they sabotage your fat loss, energy, and health. Here are the 3 worst offenders for anyone over 40 trying to get lean and stay sharp: 1. Seed Oils (Canola, Soybean, Corn Oil) These oils cause chronic inflammation, joint pain, and can damage your metabolism over time. They’re in salad dressings, frozen meals, “healthy” chips, and even protein bars. Your body can’t burn fat efficiently when it’s constantly inflamed. Ditch these oils, and your joints, gut, and waistline will thank you. 2. Refined Carbs (Bagels, Cereal, Pastries, Crackers) These spike your blood sugar, cause energy crashes, and trigger cravings. Over 40, your insulin sensitivity drops—so this blood sugar rollercoaster turns into belly fat FAST. Swap the bagel for protein and fiber, and watch your hunger and body comp improve. 3. Liquid Calories (Wine, Beer, Juice, Creamer-Filled Coffee, Smoothies) Here’s the trap: you don’t count them—your body does. You’re sipping hundreds of hidden calories that don’t fill you up, wreck your blood sugar, and slow your metabolism. One oat milk latte, a glass of wine, and a “green” smoothie can undo your entire day’s progress. Bonus: Low-Protein Diets Most men and women over 40 dramatically under-eat protein. Protein preserves lean muscle, increases metabolism, and keeps you full. Eat more of it—every meal. Getting older doesn’t mean getting softer. But if you don’t adjust your inputs—you’re guaranteed a softer body, weaker immune system, and slower metabolism. Cut the crap. Fuel your body. You’ve still got plenty of years left to fight—but only if you show up like you mean it. Fit. Free. America. Head down. Horns up. #fitover40 #antiinflammatoryfoods #metabolismhealth #bloodsugarbalance #menover40 #womenover40 #corefour #bodybeingbalancebusiness #fitmom #fitdad #soldierfit #theherd #dannyfarrar #leanforlife #noexcusesfitness #fatlossfoods