Why Women Over 40 Should Stop Cutting Calories to Build Muscle | EP#407

In this conversation, I discuss why some form of tracking can make a real difference to strength and muscle gains, especially if you’re new to lifting. We talk about the trade-off between mental flexibility and measurable progress, and why a short “all-in” season of training can build a base you can maintain for years. This clip also looks at how training age changes what you can get away with, why understanding true effort (and what failure feels like) matters, and the common mistake of trying to gain muscle while staying in a calorie deficit. Stream the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aw_3KB5TuhY Or listen on your favourite podcasting platform: https://theproof.com/lauren-colenso-semple-and-alyssa-olenick/ Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.