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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 36 MIN

Three mistakes I have made while building muscle in my 40s that slowed down my gains

from 40s Fitness Reset | Longevity-focused and science-backed approach to weight loss, aging, time-effective high return habits, target visceral fat · host Jihane Farrell, former aging research scientist, PhD-level longevity coach, ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach

I went to work, I built the habit of going to the gym. On the scale, it looked like I was going in the right direction: I was losing weight.  But what looked like a win on the scale was a fail for my fitness and longevity! Why? I had lost 1.6 lbs of muscle and had added body fat... THAT is the most common mistake we make when on a weight loss journey. And it is costing us because muscle is the keystone organ for longevity.   To improve your body composition and lose belly fat, you must avoid these mistakes. Tune in to hear the mistakes I have made so you don't make them.  This episode will help you get faster results for a body that looks good, and for you to get stronger while you get older.     Ready to take action? I want to support you 📏 Get your data: Body composition “Inbody scan” near me or get 10% off your smart scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session (The special price will be available for a limited time for the launch of the podcast) 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching or apply for the coaching program directly here : 1UP Extra Life application form 🤜🤛Join the free community https://bit.ly/jihanefarrellcommunity 📩 Email me your questions: [email protected]  

I went to work, I built the habit of going to the gym. On the scale, it looked like I was going in the right direction: I was losing weight.  But what looked like a win on the scale was a fail for my fitness and longevity!Why?I had lost 1.6 lbs of muscle and had added body fat... THAT is the most common mistake we make when on a weight loss journey. And it is costing us because muscle is the keystone organ for longevity.   To improve your body composition and lose belly fat, you must avoid these mistakes. Tune in to hear the mistakes I have made so you don't make them.  This episode will help you get faster results for a body that looks good, and for you to get stronger while you get older.     Ready to take action? I want to support you 📏 Get your data: Body composition “Inbody scan” near me or get 10% off your smart scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session (The special price will be available for a limited time for the launch of the podcast) 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching or apply for the coaching program directly here : 1UP Extra Life application form 🤜🤛Join the free community https://bit.ly/jihanefarrellcommunity 📩 Email me your questions: [email protected]

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