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Why Bootcamp Workouts Stop Working for Women Over 40 — and the Training Style That Does
If you’ve been looking at bootcamp classes for weight loss as the answer to stubborn weight gain, you’re not alone. Many women think signing up to an intense camp workout will finally get the scales moving. After all, boot camps promise calorie burn, sweaty sessions,...
Why Yoga Alone Won’t Shift Menopause Weight Over 40 (and What You Should Do Instead)
If you’ve ever rolled out a mat and tried yoga hoping it might help with weight loss, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s find themselves searching for something gentle that won’t leave their joints aching but still helps them feel slimmer,...
How to Reverse Middle Age Spread and Get Your Waist Back After 40
If you’ve been wondering how to reverse middle age spread, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s begin to notice their waistline expanding, their favourite clothes feeling tighter, and the scales creeping up despite their best efforts. The...
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself? Why Daily Might Not Be Best For Women Over 40
If you’ve been wondering if you should weigh yourself daily, you’re not alone. Many women ask whether stepping on the bathroom scales every morning is helpful or harmful during a weight loss journey. While weighing yourself daily can provide insight into your body...
Why Sugary Drinks Stall Weight Loss Over 40 (The Biggest Culprits to Avoid)
If you’ve been wondering about the link between sugary drinks and weight loss, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s and 60s tell us at Trinity that they’re doing their best with food and exercise, but still not seeing results. What they don’t realise is how...
Why Quick-Fix Lifestyle “Hacks” Fail Women Over 40 — and the Habits That Actually Last
When weight won’t budge during perimenopause or menopause, it’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. Juice cleanses, endless cardio sessions or even weight loss injections are all the range to lose weight quickly. But the truth is: these quick-fix lifestyle hacks fail...
The 5 Steps Nicky Took To Lose 3 Dress Sizes After 40 — And Keep It Off For Good
If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror wondering, “How did I get here?”, don't worry. We're going to share a story of one of our clients who's been there too and reclaimed her body and confidence. At 46, Nicky was tired, sore, and stuck. Her clothes didn’t fit,...
Why Toast for Breakfast Leaves You Hungry by 10am in Menopause — and What to Eat Instead
If you’ve been asking yourself what to eat in the morning to feel energised, satisfied, and actually see results with your weight loss, it might be time to rethink toast. Toast has been a go-to breakfast food for decades. Quick, easy, comforting. But here’s the truth:...
How Sarah Lost Over 3 Stone and Changed Her Life After 40
If you’re trying to lose weight after 40 as a female and feel like nothing is working anymore, you’re not alone. Sarah, 44, had tried all kinds of diets like Weight Watchers, juicing, GI diets, strength programmes, even considered Alcoholics Anonymous as her alcohol...
What Makes Coaching The Most Effective (And Overlooked) Tool for Menopause Weight Loss
If you’re searching for an effective tool for menopause weight loss, chances are you’ve already tried the usual routes like cutting carbs, slimming groups or weight loss medications. But nothing seems to shift the belly fat, and you’re still left feeling uncomfortable...
Why You’re Always Hungry — Even When You’ve Just Eaten (For Women Over 40)
If you feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, always reaching for snacks, or battling cravings all day long, you might have found yourself wondering why you're always hungry. This is something we hear from women in their 40s and 50s all the time. They’ve...
Menopause Belly Fat Exercises: Why Cardio Won’t Cut It Over 40
If you’ve been searching for menopause belly fat exercises that actually work, you're not alone. Women in their 40s, 50s and 60s are coming to us every day at Trinity, frustrated that their usual health habits aren’t delivering results anymore. They’ve done all the...
Can You Still Get Toned In Your 50s? Yes — Here’s One Woman’s Story
Can you still get toned in your 50s? It’s a question so many women ask us, usually after months (or years) of trying everything they can think of like cutting carbs, doing more cardio, even considering weight loss jabs, yet they still weren't seeing results. The good...
Can One Glass of Wine a Night Stop Weight Loss Over 40?
It’s a question we hear all the time, especially during the summer months filled with weddings, BBQs, holidays and Aperol spritzes: “Can one glass of wine a night stop weight loss?” The short answer? Yes, it can, but only if you're not careful. If you’re a woman in...
Should You Skip Lunch To Lose Weight? Why It’s Different After Menopause
If you’re wondering should you skip lunch to lose weight, you’re not alone. Many women we speak to at Trinity are trying to cut back on calories by skipping lunch, thinking it’s a quick fix for weight loss. But while skipping meals might sound like a simple way to eat...
5 Inspiring Over 40 Weight Loss Stories You Need To Read
If you’ve been searching for over 40 weight loss stories that are actually relatable, you’re not alone. So many smart, capable women come to us at Trinity Transformation after trying everything from low-carb diets, juice cleanses, calorie counting to weight loss jabs...
The Best Type of Cardio for Women in Menopause (It’s Not What You Think)
At Trinity, we work with thousands of women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who come to us feeling completely stuck and won They’ve spent years putting everyone else first and now, for the first time in a long time, they’re trying to prioritise themselves. One of the most...
Why Diets Stop Working for Women Over 40 (And What Actually Helps You Lose Weight)
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like nothing is working anymore when it comes to weight loss, you’re not alone. One of the most common things we hear from women who join our program is that diets stop working for women as they get older, but they can’t figure...
Start Strong: The Best Morning Routine for Weight Loss After 45
If you’ve been searching for the best morning routine for weight loss, you're in the right place. Especially if you're a woman over 40 who’s been trying everything. You might be eating healthy, cutting carbs, even considering weight loss injections, but still feeling...
Why You Keep Gaining Weight Over 40 – Even When You’re Doing Everything Right
If you’ve been wondering why you keep gaining weight, even though you’re eating healthily, exercising, and doing “all the right things", you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s and 60s experience unexplained weight gain, especially around the middle. And what’s...
How To Break Through A Weight Loss Plateau After 40
If you’ve hit a wall with your weight loss journey, you’re not alone. Understanding how to break through a weight loss plateau after 40 is one of the most common struggles for the women we work with at Trinity. They’re showing up, trying to eat healthily, cutting...
Why Poor Sleep Stops Women Over 40 Losing Weight – Even If Everything Else Is ‘Perfect’
If you’ve ever wondered can poor sleep affect weight loss?, you’re not alone. For many women in their 40s, 50s and 60s, this question comes up time and time again. And the answer is yes. Poor sleep and short sleep duration can absolutely impact your ability to lose...
Why Exercise Alone Isn’t Helping You Lose Weight After 40
Is exercise enough to lose weight? It’s a question many women ask, especially when they’ve been working out, eating well, and still feel stuck. If you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s, you’ve likely noticed that what worked in your 20s just isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re...
How to Safely Reduce 1kg in a Week During Menopause With a Hormone-Friendly Plan
How to safely reduce 1kg in a week during menopause is a question we hear all the time from women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who feel like nothing is working anymore. You’re not alone if you’ve been eating healthy, cutting carbs, trying every new trend, and even...
Does Lowered Oestrogen Slow Metabolism Over 40? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’ve ever wondered, "Does lowered oestrogen slow metabolism over 40?" you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions we hear from women navigating menopause and postmenopause. As oestrogen levels decline, many women experience frustrating changes in...
Fast Doesn’t Mean Effective: Why You Should Rethink Quick Fix Weight Loss After 40
Quick fix weight loss” is one of the most searched-for terms among women over 40 and it’s no wonder. When your body starts changing and the weight won’t budge, it’s tempting to try anything that promises fast results. But the truth is, these shortcuts often make...
Why Crash Diets Make Menopause Symptoms Worse – Not Better
If you're like most of the women we work with, you've probably tried crash diets before. When weight gain creeps in during menopause, it can feel like the only way to fix it is to slash your calories and ramp up your workouts. But even when you stick to those diets...
How To Start Strength Training Over 40 (Even If You’re a Total Beginner)
If you’ve been wondering how to start strength training as a woman in your 40s, 50s or 60s, you’re not alone. Many of our clients at Trinity Transformation come to us feeling frustrated, usually because their body has changed, their usual workouts aren’t working, and...
What Speeds Up Ageing the Most? The Diet Mistakes That Are Fast-Tracking Your Wrinkles
What speeds up ageing the most isn’t just what comes with getting older, its the things that we do (or don't do) as our bodies change, especially during menopause. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and feeling like you’re ageing faster than you expected, you’re not...
Tired of Menopause Sugar Cravings? Try These 8 Simple Daily Fixes
Struggling with menopause sugar cravings that seem to come out of nowhere? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining it. At Trinity Transformation, we’ve worked with over 7,000 women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who told us the same thing: “I never used to...
The Secret to Feeling Fitter and Stronger in Menopause (Without Hours in The Gym)
Feeling fitter and stronger in menopause isn't just possible, it's exactly what your body needs to thrive during this stage of life. If you feel like you're doing everything "right" but nothing is working, you're not alone. For many menopausal women, traditional...
Does Exercise Age You Faster? Why Your Workouts Might Be Making You Look Older
If you've ever wondered, does exercise age you faster? you're not alone. It's a question that comes up time and time again among women in their 40s, 50s and 60s - especially when workouts that used to work suddenly seem to leave you exhausted, bloated, or feeling...
How to Look More Toned After 40: The Menopause Workout Plan That Works
If you're trying to look more toned after 40, you're not alone and you're not the only one who’s been left frustrated by diets that don’t work, workouts that feel impossible to stick to, or changes in your body that no longer respond like they used to. Many of our...
Menopause and Ageing: How to Stay Energized, Fit, and Youthful Over 40
If you feel like menopause and ageing have hit you like a freight train, you’re not alone. Many women notice signs of menopause at 40, ranging from stubborn weight gain and aching joints to unpredictable sleep and hot flashes. But here’s the good news: while menopause...
Can’t Fit Into Your Favourite Jeans? Here’s How to Lose Inches in Menopause
If you’ve been trying to lose inches during menopause and nothing seems to be working, you are definitely not alone. We work with hundreds of smart, driven women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who feel like they’re doing everything “right”. They're cutting calories,...
How to Feel Younger During Menopause: 8 Lifestyle Hacks for Women Over 40
If you want to feel younger during menopause but everything you've tried only makes you feel worse, you’re not alone. Many women over 40 are doing what worked in their 20s and 30s—slashing calories, skipping meals, adding more cardio—only to feel older, more drained,...
Why Midlife Weight Loss Feels So Hard – and What Actually Works
If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s struggling with midlife weight gain, you're not alone. Midlife weight loss is one of the most frustrating parts of the menopausal transition — and it can feel like no matter what you try, the weight just won’t budge. You’re...
7 Common Exercise Struggles Women After 40 Face + How To Solve Them
If you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s and finding yourself frustrated with fitness, you're not alone. You may have already searched online for common exercise struggles, only to find advice that feels vague or unrealistic for your stage of life. The truth is, what worked...
Is It Too Late To Lose Weight In Your 50’s? (Short Answer: No)
If you’ve been stepping on the scales week after week only to see zero change — despite working hard — you’re not alone. We’ve worked with thousands of women over 40 who were doing everything they knew to try and lose weight… cutting calories, increasing workouts,...
Which Weight Loss Drug Is Better For Menopause? We Say: Ditch the Drugs, Try This Instead
The headlines are everywhere, celebrities dropping dress sizes on Ozempic, influencers showing off “magic” weight loss results with Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro. It's not surprising so many women are now wondering which weight loss drug is best for...
From Stuck To Strong: How Paula Lost 16kg With The Trinity Method
If you think losing weight in menopause is impossible, Paula's story will change your mind. This incredible client success story shows how Paula lost 16kg in menopause, dropped 2-3 dress sizes, and completely transformed her health, confidence, and lifestyle with the...
How to Boost Energy Levels During Menopause (Without Relying on Caffeine)
Feeling exhausted, sluggish, and foggy-headed more often than not? You’re not alone. Studies show many women experience a noticeable dip in energy levels during perimenopause and menopause. In fact, menopause fatigue is one of the most common—and frustrating—symptoms...
How Hilary Escaped the 12-Hour Workday Trap and Lost 50 lbs in Menopause
If you’ve been trying to lose 50 lbs during menopause, it can feel like your body is fighting against you. That’s exactly how Hilary felt before she joined TRINITY. Traditional diets weren’t working, intense cardio was making her feel worse, and her confidence was at...
How to Finally Stop Binge Eating in Menopause (Without Going on Another Diet)
If you're seeking to stop binge eating in menopause, you're not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s find themselves caught in a cycle of emotional eating, self-sabotage, and frustration. Despite their best efforts, making healthy meals, cutting carbs, even...
Fit Over 40: How To Jumpstart Weight Loss With This Simple Exercise
If you’re wanting to jumpstart your weight loss after 40, you’ve likely found yourself wondering why the old tricks no longer work. You've cut back on carbs, joined a weight management program, and maybe even considered a medical quick fix like weight loss jabs, yet...
Ozempic vs. Your Hormones: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
If you’ve been searching for what you need to know before taking Ozempic, especially as a woman over 40, you’re not alone. More and more women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are asking if this weight loss drug is the solution to stubborn menopause belly fat. So many of...
How to Stay on Track on Holiday: Fitness and Weight Loss Tips for Women Over 40
Staying on track with your weight loss goals can feel challenging enough at home — and when you throw in a holiday with its indulgent meals, relaxed routines, and unfamiliar environments, it’s easy to feel like all your progress is about to unravel. If you're a woman...
The Real Reason You’re in a Calorie Deficit in Menopause But Still Gaining Weight
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight during menopause, chances are you’ve heard about the calorie deficit in menopause, which is the idea that eating fewer calories than you burn is the key to fat loss. And technically, yes, that’s still true. But here’s the real...
The Truth About Cardio (For Women Over 40)
Is cardio ruining your weight loss efforts as a woman in your forties? We look at the truth about cardio and whether weight training or cardio is better for women over 40. Plenty of women in their 40s and 50s have tried cardio as a way to lose weight and tone up. Yet,...
Why HIIT Doesn’t Work For Women Over 40
Last updated on May 20, 2025. Is high intensity exercise really the best way to lose weight? Here’s why HIIT doesn’t work for women over forty. A lot of women we’ve worked with in their forties and fifties have tried HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) as a way to...