What You’re Doing Wrong…and why you’re stuck, frustrated and spinning your wheels

Let’s be real.
You’re not 22. You’re not 55 kg. You’re not built for marathons.

You’re a man 40+, probably with a job, a family, stress, a body that doesn’t bounce back like it used to – and yet… you’re still trying to “burn it off with cardio” and “just eat less.”

Stop! Just stop…

Here’s what you’re doing wrong – and how to fix it.

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1. You’re Obsessed with Cardio

You think cardio is the answer. Treadmills, bikes, long runs.

Cardio burns calories, right?
Sure – but not nearly as many as you think. And it doesn’t build muscle. In fact, too much cardio often breaks muscle down.

And the worst part?
You hate it. You do it because you think you should – not because it works for you.

And when you don’t see results quickly… you quit.

Cardio might make you sweat, but it won’t shape your body or fix your metabolism.
That’s why you’re demotivated.

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2. You’re Not Eating Enough (at First)

You think: “I’ll just eat way less. Skip a few meals. Salad for dinner. Protein bar for lunch. Done.”

You lose some weight.
Then you crash. You’re tired. Cranky. Your workouts suck. You binge. Weight comes back. Game over.

Starvation isn’t sustainable. And worse – it kills your metabolism.

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3. You’re Eating the Wrong Things (After the Crash)

After starving yourself, what do you reach for?

• Fast carbs
• Alcohol
• Junk food
• “Healthy” crap full of sugar

And now your body’s storing everything you eat – because you trained it to think food is rare.

You don’t need less food. You need the right food – and a system.

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4. You’re Not 55 kg – and That’s OK

You keep comparing yourself to the wrong version of you.
The 20-something you. The runner you. The “back when” you.

Forget that guy.

You’re not meant to be skinny. You’re meant to be strong, lean, focused, and disciplined.

You’re a man. Not a boy. Train like it.

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What to Do Instead

Here’s the truth – the hard-earned formula:

• Build muscle – train like a bodybuilder. It revs your metabolism 24/7.
• Eat ALOT of real food – protein, whole carbs, good fats. Eat to fuel.
• Use cardio strategically if you must – but dont start here.
• Be consistent and disciplined – results come from system, not sprints.

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Final Word

Cardio isn’t evil. Eating isn’t bad.
But the way you’re doing it? It’s keeping you stuck.

If you’re over 40 and ready to change your body – start thinking like a man with a plan.

And if you need help?
That’s what FO40 is here for.