The Biggest Fat loss Mistake Women Make in Perimenopause | The Forties Formula

In today’s episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with fitness coach and ProCoach Gym co-founder Sara Mae Garcia.If you've ever blamed hormones, age, or a slowing metabolism for your lack of progress, this conversation might challenge everything you think you know. Sara shares the simple habits that have helped her stay strong and healthy at 47, why most women don't need more cardio, and what it really takes to build muscle, lose fat, and feel confident in midlife.In this conversation, we explore:• Why consistency matters more than motivation• The biggest mistakes women make with fat loss after 40• Strength training, protein, and the truth about body recomposition• Why the scale isn't the best measure of progress• The hidden downside of physique competitions and extreme dieting• Sara's personal experience with perimenopause and changing hormonesIf you're tired of quick fixes and ready for a more sustainable approach to fitness, this episode is for you.In this episode:00:00:00 | Meet Sara Mae00:04:45 | The Real Fitness Secret00:08:56 | Do You Need Cardio?00:11:07 | Stop Going Through The Motions00:14:08 | The Dark Side Of Being Lean00:18:18 | Fat Loss Without Misery00:20:58 | How Long Does It Really Take?00:24:57 | Why The Scale Lies00:27:48 | What's Really Holding You Back00:31:16 | The Hyrox Reality Check00:33:33 | How Much Protein Do You Need?00:37:15 | The Perimenopause Wake-Up Call00:43:13 | Fitness Obsession & Mental Health00:45:15 | Menopause, Confidence & Body Image00:48:49 | Fitness Trends: Worth It Or Not?00:52:31 | Fasting After 4000:56:54 | Why Undereating Keeps You StuckAbout your hosts:Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition.Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health.Support the podcast:If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this. You can also support the show by "Buying Us a Coffee" https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula Thank you to our sponsors:The Meat Club: Use code TFF20 for $20 off your first orderLove Indus: Use code TFF for 21% off