Low carb diet over 40? Here’s the truth about fat loss and muscle

[@lisaolah7477]

Melissa, if you had a postcast I would listen to you ALL DAY :) Love that you are representing us women over 50 and you are FABULOUS! Thank you for teaching us all.

[@candicewalker6588]

I’m not gonna lie…I breathed a sigh of relief when you gave the green light on eating moderate amount carbs😆 Thank you, Melissa!

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this!

[@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir]

Thanks again Ms Melissa. Great info

[@absta100]

if I cut out carbs I couldn’t lift my weights go figure so that won’t do doh also would have nothing in the tank for HIIT sessions ❤

[@tonjahooper1502]

How do i regain my muscles back

[@MelissaNeill]

Remember, consistency is key! Sticking to a regular strength training routine, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough rest will help you regain muscle and reach your fitness goals.

[@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir]

YOU ARE A PRECIOUS JEWEL.

[@carolejean63]

But if I eat that many carbs I will have to kill it in the gym like you right? Not everyone at our age can workout like you! So therefore they need to cut the carbs a bit ..

[@baritunde]

I cut out most carbs & was so tired I could barely function. It was not good.

[@cozinha8945]

That was my experience. I realize veggies contain carbs, but I needed a small amount of potatoes and sprouted grain bread to feel satiated. I followed the keto diet for 7 mos and dragged all the time

[@sussannekeith5676]

There’s not enough protein in the Keto diet and yes you do lose muscle quite a bit. Thank you for explaining this.❤

[@saralowe_arts]

More protein on the plate - and little carbs enjoy both. Carbs such as potato is very important on brain chemistry. Really enjoy this video. Thank you.

[@sussannekeith5676]

Oatmeal is not recommended as it is inflammatory? So confusing

[@2twentysix]

All fruit and veg are carbohydrates. High starch veg have a higher GI. I used to low carb/keto, lost weight but over time gained cellulite on my arms which I’d never seen before! And the leg cramps from lack of magnesium is what made me get off keto. Now I keep protein and fibre high, include some healthy fat and carbs are moderate. I feel the best I’ve ever felt! Love your channel

[@minervascomp4954]

You’re one of the best on YT! ❤

[@stephiegetsit]

I saw a video the other day that a keto diet is also beneficial for people diagnosed with cancer.

[@jeckellstallworth]

Thank you very much Mellissa! I always appreciate your content❤ I am a person who is absolutely addicted to carbohydrates. I have to eat my protein early and then I can have my carbohydrates later in the day. I know this is not recommended being that I workout early, bit being honest with myself, once I have my carbs early, I find that it's very difficult for me to control myself for the rest of the day, so I have learned, protein early...carbs later😊

[@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir]

Hi. Everybody's makeup is so different so no one size fits all.

[@americanpatriotgirl9863]

I’m 54 and have always been active and love working out. Thank you for your insight!!!!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're welcome!

[@stillnessnmindelaine8810]

Are there any books you’d recommend? I find your teachings incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

[@janinedance102]

You said 100g carbs. So would that mean EITHER 100g oats for breakfast or 100g sweet potato for lunch for example. Not both?

[@MelissaNeill]

It is about 30-40% of total calories from carbohydrates from your total macros. It would be helpful to check your total daily macros so you can get a precise amount. I've made a video on how to calculate your macros here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGiqp2CBZpt6bqs

[@iss8504]

Lower carb is max 150 g of daily carbs, keto is 20 g huge difference.

[@StellaM22]

I took your advice and had a preworkout carb/protein meal and my workout was so much better

[@l.c.c.81]

Hi! What did you take? I workout first thing in the morning and I can’t eat that early 😕 so I workout on an empty stomach

[@bettinaiwaniewicz8556]

Musclemass is important. You only loose weight, not belly fat...I agree! But Eating too many carbs causes silent inflammations. What do you say, Melissa?

[@lmusima3275]

Plant based carbs maybe ok 👍 but refined carbohydrates like bread 🥖 pastas could be problematic. Many of the carb’s always left me bloated, weight gain and extra hunger.

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Refined/processed carbs like bread, pasta, potato chips, sweets, etc.are the ones that cause inflammation. Unprocessed, whole food carbs like fruits and vegetables are way less likely to cause inflammation.

[@AuntyKinu]

I had the question about the ketogenic diet. You read my mind. Such a helpful video.

[@bubbasmama2123]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience in a clear and concise manner. I just signed up for your 8-week challenge, which is also laid out beautifully in your app. So excited!!! ❤💪

[@MelissaNeill]

Awesome! See you there!

[@mayageorge1847]

Your great heart and willingness to be a teacher and help othersis the most inspiring thing about your channel.

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much!

[@shantryce375]

Hi i workout first thing in the morning before eating and that seems to work well with the way i feel and my schedule. Would it be ok to focus on intaking my carbs the night before?

[@soofitnsexy]

as a trainer myself...Carbs help you lose fat!!! it is essential!!!

[@tonjahooper1502]

Yes get a podcast Melissa

[@karenb.2012]

If carbs work you than keep doing that. Carbs don’t make everyone feel well. I’m one of those people, I feel my best eating protein and fats. There is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate. If someone is doing a proper keto or carnivore nutrition plan eating enough protein, fats, balance electrolytes and weight training muscle maintenance should not be a problem and could gain muscle. I am age 51, on Carnivore, my lifting sessions are amazing and better than when I ate carbs. I am no longer on a blood sugar/insulin roller coaster.

[@SilenceInTheBliss]

I'd like to know exactly what you do. I need to gain muscle. I also need to lose fat. How to do this at the same time?

[@karenb.2012]

@@SilenceInTheBliss If you are over age 40 and your goal is to gain muscle focus on eating 40 grams of protein at each meal, add fat if needed plus weigh training. I usually have 3 meals a day sometime 4 if I’m still hungry. I can not eat a pound of meat at one meal, I rather eat when I’m hungry.

[@SilenceInTheBliss]

@@karenb.2012 Thank you, Karen. Much appreciated.

[@hi6911]

Absolutely agree with you, not agreeable for everyone, I too am the same !

[@lawandafields1989]

I'm working eating healthier and being fit but it's just snacks and sweats get in the way even if it's healthy it's too much of it.

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

I'm going to limit my carbs to fruits and vegetables and recipes made with such. I will splurge and have some flourless Ezekiel bread and Shredded Wheat cereal once in a white though.😊

[@Italiana861]

And what is, if i eat veggies and fruit and oat fir carbs?

[@bettyhall8567]

What about women who are postmenopausal? I'm officially done with menopause

[@andie9589]

This is what she is talking about, isn’t it?

[@Teragram68]

Might be worth watching more videos, to realise peri menopause and menopause are covered. Lots to take in I know. Melissas programs covers every stage of the menopause journey , as she commenced her journey before being fully menopausal herself. X

[@hi6911]

I’m Postmenopausal 60 next year. I manage to stay the same weight as I was in my 20s , flat belly….most of the time ..however the only time I start to put on weight and bloated belly is when I take more than 20% carbs and eat more than two meals . What works best for me is high protein, fats and low carbs ,sometimes near zero on my rest days when not working out.

[@denaj6711]

Valuable information! Thank you!

[@MelissaNeill]

Welcome!

[@suzanne2680]

Carbs just rule for this woman at 50. Thanks for this and all your videos!!

[@oliviaedralin1436]

I love that you’re very detailed and talk clear and slow. I’ve watched fitness trainers talked too much,too fast! … and it ends up too much to remember,,,I love learning from you. You don’t sound rush,,,thank you for this valuable advice.

[@lmusima3275]

Thanks for explaining this. I’m on the ketogenic since last year losing over 11kgs. I have to abstain from refined carbs by 70-80% as I always end up addicted eating more often, weight gain and feeling sleepy. I do eat minimal amounts of sour dough bread 🥖 once in a while or small portions of pasta gluten free. I incorporate intermittent fasting too a few days a week along with strength training exercises.

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this!

[@BreatheWithDinoo]

Hi Melissa, what if you’re woman over 40/perimenopausal AND insulin-resistant..... wouldn’t keto\ low carb actually be ideal to lose belly fat? Can you kindly address your experience with this 🙏💜

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for sharing! I worked with insulin-resistant women since it's a common case for women who are over 40. For more details, you can browse my diet guides here: melissaneill.com/how-to-guides/diet/

[@Italiana861]

Hello, what if I have fasted a lot and am still afraid of gaining fat? My fat is probably at 30% at the moment but I do strength training every day, 6 times a week. I've set my calories to 1700 every day for 3 weeks to see if I'm losing or gaining weight. I've gained 4 kg and don't know what to do anymore. I weigh 63 kg and am 1.60 cm and I just want to see my muscles. I eat 120g of protein a day, 60 of fat and 100 of carbohydrates. thanks for all the tips. Question: Should I do a cut, lose fat and then go to build muscle?

[@MelissaNeill]

It sounds like you’ve been working really hard, and it can be frustrating to gain weight when you're aiming for fat loss and muscle definition. It's important to remember that weight gain doesn't always mean fat gain. Since you’ve been doing strength training, part of that 4 kg might be muscle and water retention, especially if you’ve increased your carb intake. Muscle growth requires some time, so be patient with the process.

[@Italiana861]

@@MelissaNeill Thank you for your quick answer, I'm very happy. rarely does anyone answer me. So yes, I'm already doing good training. When I look at myself in the mirror, I see cellulite and fat. What tips do you have, should I go into a deficit and continue to tare?

[@kerilyndillman9778]

Thank you!!

[@amyhunt7966]

Awesome 🎉 Thank you!

[@perrywalton2464]

Is quinoa ok as a carb

[@Rue100]

YESSS

[@CelineNoyce]

I do think low carb can work but perhaps not when you are trying to gain muscle. I have been on low carb for a bit and I do enjoy it better than high carb. But for purposes of gaining muscle happy to try carbs again.

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tayrnburkley7779]

❤💕🦄👍

[@lcovington9398]

Very helpful thanks

[@afsanehkalali9185]

Thank you❤

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

I have lost 40 pounds on the ketogenic diet. I will eat this way the rest of my life. I have gained tremendous muscle. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and this is the way I have to eat the rest of my life. I love it and it has Changed my life in the most amazing way I could ever imagine.🙏❤️

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Keto since 2009 and carnivore since 2021. It’s for me, too. I still love and listen to Melissa’s channel because she has such great training info and encouragement.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

@@GwenMotoGirl yes🙏❤️

[@tonjahooper1502]

What i need to do to get those side muscles like you

[@MelissaNeill]

Remember,consistency is key! Stick to your workout routine, focus on proper form, and you'll gradually see results. Don't get discouraged if you don't see a dramatic change overnight - building muscle takes time and dedication.

[@ireddie]

I just came across your channel and love the content. However, I’m a man can you recommend a source for men delivering the same nutritional and exercise advice as you do for women?

[@birdlover7776]

Check out Magnus Method on KZbin 👍

[@toxicangel915]

Her husband works out with her( obviously a little different). He has content in some of her other videos. Not sure if he has his own channel 😕

[@Actavella]

Paul Revalia on KZbin, pro physique

[@birdlover7776]

@@Actavella oh yes Paul is good source too

[@marafuser1883]

Thank you for sharing

[@colleen2513]

This is such great information. I’ve done Keto but couldn’t sustain it as apart from anything I have high cholesterol and can’t take all that fat. I’m trying to do weight watchers but am worried about eating fruit and potatoes again, although I’m enjoying it, will try your plan

[@jenng5925]

Good information on carbs. I wasn’t having carbs pre-workout but will begin to do. Thanks for this valuable information.

[@ReaScantlebury777]

I love this video

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you!

[@hi6911]

Got Bikman book a while ago…very informative, one of my favourite doctors !

[@colleenlewis2780]

Very informative I appreciate you for sharing I love your accent I have English ancestry you look fantastic I thought you were in your 40’s

[@sussannekeith5676]

Many “diet influencers” advise against combining protein and carbs??

[@markj850]

i listened to some bits,,some right,,,some ok,,some way off

[@AsherahOM]

Excellent 💫

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks ✌️

[@awildavazquez1601]

This is great information!! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@stormygirl1704]

TYFS!! 🩵

[@ximenasuarez5858]

Thanks for your tips! I'm vegan for animals! And since the quarantine I gained weight and I have not been able to lose weight! I'm 50. Thank you and you are an inspiration!❤️🙏

[@mayageorge1847]

Me too, if you need help, I can be there. I am.not a trainer, Im an anthropogist who has studied nutrition for athletes throughut history. but my husband won the masters and overall in his last competition (over 300 competitors) on a primarily plant based diet I put him on. He kicked butt, is over 50, beat out the younger competitors and evryone wanted to know his secrets- his secret was me! Lol! Leave a message if you need support, this channel is the best out there so continue to be motivated and learning here, I can give you some tips to navigate and support your desire to be as cruelty free as possible. Good luck!🤗

[@mayageorge1847]

@@tamaralavern I am not a professional, I would just do it as a friend. I would study the vudeos here about the ammounts of nutrients you need based on your goals and then provide you with the vegan versions. Its not just about nutirional value ammounts, uts also.about maximizing your health at whatever age you are. Picking the best foods. Do you have a channel or contact?

[@jhonkallum1177]

You look epic god bless you