<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;On episode 725 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, &lt;span class="speaker-mention" data-speaker-label="A"&gt;Coach Allan&lt;/span&gt; discusses one of the most pressing questions for anyone striving to live a healthier, fitter life after 40: Why is improving our health and fitness so hard—and what can we do to make it easier?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Drawing on personal experiences, science, and practical mindset strategies, &lt;span class="speaker-mention" data-speaker-label= "A"&gt;Coach Allan&lt;/span&gt; explores the real reasons we struggle with weight loss, building fitness routines, and maintaining healthy habits.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; From biological tendencies and processed food temptations, to misleading media messages, unhelpful diet books, and even the challenges within our own minds, we'll uncover the obstacles sabotaging our progress—and more importantly, how to fight back.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;04:14 Why Losing Weight Is Hard&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;09:38 Fitness Advice Isn't One-Size-Fits&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;11:05 Misleading Headlines and Health Studies&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;16:27 Diet Books and Weight Cycles&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;18:12 Barriers to Lifestyle Change Compliance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;21:11 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;24:32 Burn the Boats to Win&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;28:57 The Power of Strong Alliances&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Get the Long-Life Readiness Quiz at https://40plusfitness.com/llrq.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

40+ Fitness Podcast

Allan Misner

Why is improving our health and fitness so hard?

DEC 16, 202532 MIN
40+ Fitness Podcast

Why is improving our health and fitness so hard?

DEC 16, 202532 MIN

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On episode 725 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan discusses one of the most pressing questions for anyone striving to live a healthier, fitter life after 40: Why is improving our health and fitness so hard—and what can we do to make it easier? Drawing on personal experiences, science, and practical mindset strategies, Coach Allan explores the real reasons we struggle with weight loss, building fitness routines, and maintaining healthy habits. From biological tendencies and processed food temptations, to misleading media messages, unhelpful diet books, and even the challenges within our own minds, we'll uncover the obstacles sabotaging our progress—and more importantly, how to fight back. 04:14 Why Losing Weight Is Hard 09:38 Fitness Advice Isn't One-Size-Fits 11:05 Misleading Headlines and Health Studies 16:27 Diet Books and Weight Cycles 18:12 Barriers to Lifestyle Change Compliance 21:11 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 24:32 Burn the Boats to Win 28:57 The Power of Strong Alliances Get the Long-Life Readiness Quiz at https://40plusfitness.com/llrq.