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TODAYāS LEVEL UP:
Coachās Corner: 3 Sneaky Habits That Are Slowing Down Your Fat Loss
Mindset Shift: The āAll or Nothingā Trap
Question from Our Readers: Should I eat before or after my workout?
Fit Trivia: Whatās the only macronutrient your body canāt store for later use?
3 Sneaky Habits That Are Slowing Down Your Fat Loss
Youāre training, eating better, maybe even sleeping moreābut the scale wonāt budge. What gives?
Here are three subtle habits that could be holding you back:
Mindless Snacking: A handful here, a taste thereāit all adds up. Try tracking everything for a few days to see whatās really going in.
Inconsistent Sleep: Poor sleep messes with hunger hormones, raises cortisol, and kills recovery. Aim for at least 7 hours consistently.
Weekend Free-for-Alls: Five clean days followed by two days of overeating can wipe out your calorie deficit. Stay 80% consistent even on weekends.
Fat loss isnāt just about what you do sometimesāitās what you do most of the time. Stay mindful of these silent saboteurs.
FROM RYANāS DESK
Waiting to feel energized is a trap. Start moving, and the energy comes. Action creates momentum. Momentum builds power. Be the man who moves first, not the one who waits for perfect conditions. Start now. Finish strong.
Mindset Shift:
The āAll or Nothingā Trap
Missed a workout? Ate off-plan? Guess whatāyou didnāt ruin everything.
The āall or nothingā mindset kills more progress than any slice of pizza ever will.
Progress isnāt about perfection. Itās about learning to reset quickly:
Missed a workout? Get back on track tomorrow.
Had a heavy meal? Hit your next one clean.
Skipped a week? Restart. Donāt quit.
Think long game. The guys who win at 40+ are the ones who keep going, not the ones who never mess up.
Question from Our Readers:
āShould I eat before or after my workout?ā
ā Rob, 45, from Sacramento
Great question, Rob. The answer depends on your goals:
Before: If itās been 4+ hours since your last meal, a small snack with protein and carbs (like a banana and whey) can help performance.
After: Always refuel with protein and carbs within 1ā2 hours post-workout. This helps muscle repair and replenishes energy stores.
Morning Fasted Workouts? If it works for you and energy is solid, itās fine. Just be sure to get a quality post-workout meal.
Bottom line: Pre-workout fuel helps intensity, post-workout fuel helps recovery. Use both when you can.
Fit Trivia: Whatās the only macronutrient your body canāt store for later use?
Answer: Protein!
Your body can store fat and carbs for energy laterābut not protein. Thatās why itās crucial to eat enough daily, especially if your goal is to build or maintain muscle after 40.
Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach
Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.
He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.
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