<p dir="ltr">If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take?</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#1 - Lift weights. (1:08)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#3 - Eat protein first. (8:20)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#6 - Check hormones. (19:38)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle): </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without feeling like I’m starving all the time? (26:06)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I need to completely cut out beer and junk food, or is there a way to enjoy them in moderation? (29:32)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What’s the best workout plan for someone in their 40s who hasn’t exercised regularly in years? (32:50)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often should I train each week to lose fat and build muscle without overdoing it? (34:31)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Should I be lifting heavy weights at 40, or is it safer to stick with bodyweight exercises? (36:06)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I feel stiff and sore after workouts. How can I improve my recovery and flexibility at this age? (38:28)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I stay consistent with my fitness goals when work and family responsibilities take up most of my time? (40:29)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What’s the best way to involve my family in this fitness journey so I don’t feel like I’m doing it alone? (43:29)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Links/Products Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Visit <a href="http://www.mphormones.com/">Transcend</a> for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">February Promotion: <a href="https://mapsfebruary.com/">MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack</a> ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicJx1_6hCTRLB7tYnMkkqmMe"> Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2437-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-ultra-processed-foods-for-30-days/"> Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2450-the-smartest-way-to-use-protein-to-burn-fat-build-muscle/"> Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/pp0gmUhzms8?si=vZFITzhlYz9hUzyw">Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results | Cabral Concept 2526</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2320-throw-away-the-scale/">Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale!</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2235-ten-tips-for-a-leaner-fitter-body-after-age-40/"> Mind Pump #2235: Ten Tips for a Leaner, Fitter Body After Age 40</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2402-the-5-reasons-why-walking-is-king-for-fat-loss-burn-more-fat-than-running-how-to-do-it-correctly/"> Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/_OmWWX-tGPk">Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind