The best weight loss diet for women after 40: how to calculate calories and macros

[@MelissaNeill]

For information about my weight loss and fitness programs for women over 40 go to: melissaneill.com/social

[@dachelmyles9487]

Im just starting out on my journey, u are so inspirational and u look amazing. I was 217, now im 210 im trying to be consistent thanku

[@MelissaNeill]

Keep it up

[@sandracaballero6101]

I’m happy I found her, I’m not too far from 40 and I’m going to start taking care of this body ASAP

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you Sandra. ❤

[@mariyakarneichik1515]

Bonjour, Melissa. Mille mercis pour vôtres explications, votre bon humeur et votre courage. Tout ça ne donne beaucoup d'inspiration.

[@luckyrabbit2]

Thank you for this video. Tracking my food and macros consistently helped me identify the meals and habits that helped me lose weight. Turns out I do well with 30% carbs, 40% fat and 30 protein.

[@MelissaNeill]

That's great well done!

[@gybx4094]

She's a very nice person and her accent is relaxing. Notice how she's become strong like an athlete. Her type of weight training and calisthenics are making her more athletic.

[@MelissaNeill]

Well said!

[@jennifercopeland4311]

I started the 6 Week Shred program and loving it. Thank you for giving me my health back! I feel so much happier and stronger. Can't wait to continue on

[@MelissaNeill]

That's amazing Jennifer. Do keep me posted on how you are getting on. It's amazing what a healthy whole foods diet can do in terms of having more energy and helping us to deal with our hormone issues.

[@pooh-bunny9249]

I am on a fitness journey to loose 20 pounds, 42 years old. You are an inspiration, THANK YOU!

[@MelissaNeill]

That is awesome!

[@denisedelisser4063]

Love how lean you are 💪🏽, I discovered your channel today and have been watching your video 😉

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you I hope you enjoyed the video Denise 😁

[@DeeFitnessLifeBze]

I discover her today..SUB right away...💕

[@elfe1982]

I am turning 38 years his year, and were actually very fit- doing Crossfit. However after having to children within 3 years in my early 30's, and massive weight gain in each pregnancy (because I was binging) I now am out of shape and a bit overweight. I did lose 31 kg! but I still carry excess weight, specially in hip, belly and thigh area.. It disturbs me, and I really want to return to who I was before :) I do train HIIT 4-5 times a week, and lift heavy 2 times a week. But it seems like not much is moving :( I did realize though that I drank way too much alcohol over the last year, so I am cutting that out. Your videos are so inspiring! Thank you :)

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Bianca thank you for your message. That's great you are really trying hard to get in shape and please keep going it sounds like you are doing really well. And well done for giving up alcohol that makes a huge difference. I haven't had a drink since December 2018 and that was one small one! You will not miss it and you will feel so much better. It sounds like you are doing a great deal but I wonder whether you are being consistent? It's hard to tell by your message. I would recommend increasing your strength training which you can still do during quarantine to 4 times a week and if that makes your HIIT not do-able then reduce that. Also you really need to pay careful attention to your diet. You may want to download my FREE diet plan www.melissaneill.com/get-your-free-meal-plan/ to give you an idea and it needs to be consistent over time. It's better to have higher calories and stick to them than go really low and fall off the wagon (I have done all that!). Keep up the good work Bianca!

[@elfe1982]

@@MelissaNeill Thank you so much for your message :) I have been consistent in my training for the last 2 -3 weeks, and will keep going! I need to cut out sugar, and processed foods plus go higher with the calories.. so thank you for the reminder! I will download your mealplan. Have a beautiful day

[@Sunelification]

@@elfe1982 yep prob need to increase calorie intake

[@shellsea9520]

TKS Melissa GR8 Content and infomation ,Just what I needed at the moment I am 50yrs of low body waight suffering with health issues due to a car accident at 16yrs I love any exercise my body is just having trouble with it I hv a keto style ITM eating way I just need the Love you share Its lovely how people try to help each other I love lifting waights Just need to work around back issues and eat more vegies too 💖❤💓😊🕶💋I am let your calming sweet voice guide me

[@miriamescovar9786]

I appreciate all your resources. It’s possible to get fit 40+

[@MelissaNeill]

Absolutely.

[@itssanray8043]

This video is truly helpful! I’ve been doing my macros wrong!

[@MrDh987]

thank you and please can you tell more about the right mindset when it comes to looking and maintaining weight? thank you in advance!

[@lovingkingjesus4822]

I'm so grateful for you! Thank you so so SO VERY MUCH for sharing all of this I formation. I just started watching your videos and they have been a tremendous help to me! I will continue to watch the videos and I will share them with other women. You're a great inspiration to us all! I do have one question what is your opinion on taking extra fiber like nopalina?

[@MelissaNeill]

You might find my video about lifting weights for weight loss useful too kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4m8Z4WqYrx2mJI

[@TheTruletta1]

thank you! Just subscribed to your emails too.

[@ydupree2380]

Thanks for your timely videos,!!!!!! Thanks 😊

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad you like them!

[@annwaitemerkle655]

Would love more about how to easily track macros and integrate tasty healthy meals. I don’t want to sacrifice taste for fitness. I’m Italian ❤️

[@MelissaNeill]

I've made lots of videos like that already. Here's one on tracking calories and macros: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6qxpoFmrL6mfqs and here is my what I eat in a day playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLWo5LlRliXrZC6evUeDGhsmbnButlN20L

[@pretoriaafro5074]

Thank You

[@roseanneb.7784]

You are so awesome!! Thank you

[@terrilewis28]

Hi Melissa - after watching your video I’m inspired to “jump all over this”! could you advise (if you have time) on my grams of macros I would need. Im 49, female, 139 pounds, 5ft 6” in height and Perrimenopausal! I swim a mile a day and just started to do weight training last week 3 times a week. I’ve bought loads of the food that you have recommended via other videos so I’m really motivated to do this right. Thanking you in advance if you could guide me in my macros xxx

[@catalinacastaneda8671]

Thanks Melissa, love all your videos :) Do you think is really necessary go to the gym to have muscles or with a workout at home could be enough? Thanks :)

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Catalina yes for sure you can build muscle at home. Here’s one of my videos that explains how to do that with a run through if one of my home workouts kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WlfGpsj9uKpaM

[@rrichardson340]

So useful and helpful!!

[@christine1962ful]

Do you recommend only eating carbs on your workout days or dies it not matter?

[@MichelleBlackChannel]

great video!

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@traceyp8970]

Just found your channel and was getting depresed as turned 50 this year and thought cardio would help me lose weight. I drink a lot of water but have to have a touch of lemon squash is that ok 😁

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Tracey. Thank you for commenting. That’s great you drink a lot of water - and yes squash is fine! Be sure to choose one without sugar and zero calories is even better! 😁👍🏽

[@traceyp8970]

@@MelissaNeill thanks for replying. Its nice to find someone else whose ar this age and enjoys being fit. Most people think your old and past it at 50 🙂

[@nnenne1]

I’m 40 and was have always been slim but all of a sudden, starting to notice fat around my tummy and it depressed me. Was good to find an older guy person too, to look up too.

[@Iyawo2B]

love you!!

[@Myminimalistlife_x]

Just downloaded your diet plan...it looks great. Do you have more info on how to do weights from home that would work as well as not being in a gym?

[@MelissaNeill]

I have done a number of videos covering this. Have a look through this play list kzbin.info/aero/PLWo5LlRliXrabWqX4Rzfa5Sk9dfOJVM-E

[@myriameb.t.8334]

Thank you for all the information. Where do I get information about 6 week shred program, fees & everything?

[@MelissaNeill]

The six week shred program is $47 and here's the link with all the info including contact info if you have any questions melissaneill.com/

[@myriameb.t.8334]

@@MelissaNeill thank you, I'm waiting for Friday to start this

[@MJJ628]

Hi just checked out the link for the meal plan this one looks better by not counting macro please do one for a vegan I don't eat egg or fish please reply back!!

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Jaspal Here is a link to my six week shred challenge which includes a full vegan meal plan melissaneill.podia.com/six-week-shred-challenge

[@MJJ628]

@@MelissaNeill thank you so much for your reply back I'm definitely going to start this I can't thank you enough ❤️❤️👈🤞✌️💯

[@mylifeasroxyr1306]

Love your arms😊 great tips i think carbs are great when you weight train byt would not recommend an excess if you dont do any form of excercise great info😊 im on my weightloss journey now 😊

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks and best of luck on your weight loss journey! ❤️😁👍🏽

[@deborahonoge9533]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for watching!

[@Queen-cd1qz]

When you cut out sugar, what is consider sugar ? raw honey or coconut sugar ?

[@DeeFitnessLifeBze]

Those are process..

[@sacredspacesllc5260]

On your low-carb days, how much do you lower your carbs?

[@noonmanji2086]

I just turned Plant based eater in the last 2wks following Dr McDougall Maximum Weight loss, no oil, no fat, no nuts, no alcohol etc. I wanted to loss 1stone, so I intend to try this way of eating until I lose weight then later re introduce nuts and avocados etc. Do u this this way of eating will affect my hormone? I ve been on low carb for so long, this s the first time I'm eating good Carbs happily. Thank u 4sharing yr great video.

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Noon thanks for your comment. I am not able to advise you about this diet. The best thing is to speak to your doctor or contact Dr McDougall to ask them.

[@maryclebeau]

I am 65 years young. But I have belly fat and I would like to start a workout plan. How should I start etc.

[@christinawoodard3754]

Rice is a no no for me I have IBS and coalitis. But keep cold potatoes and sweet potatoes. Raw milk yogurt and Creme. I love my Primal lifestyle. Lots of good fats.

[@angieparker4681]

Melissa, thank you so much. I downloaded an food tracking app called lifesum, where you can choose high protein , and i checked it out with your links, it is about right. I started with light sports (bum tums legs) and Power yoga the time the corona crisis started. The result: I gained 2 KG and was really frustrated.But due my clothes are not tighter, i think i might be ok. My goal at the end is , of course, to look like you :D! Could you maybe make a video for what to do during quarantine, or sports without weights?

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Angie well done it sounds like you are on the right track! You are right not to focus too much on scale weight. I gain 2-3k at certain times of the month. Take photos & measurements to track your progress. I have created a video about how to exercise and stay on track during quarantine here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3LNaIZun8acpq8 Also It took me years to get like this but that is partly because at first I was doing the wrong things! You might want to check out my Instagram I have useful info I post there: instagram.com/msmelissaneill/

[@JaxStar5]

I am 41 years old. Height 5.1". Wight: 130lb. doing: 50% protein 30% carbs 20% fats What do you think about that?

[@Ebuje1]

I assume that as I hit a plateau or lose weight I would need to adjust my calorie intake, even more until I reach my goal?

[@MelissaNeill]

Yes or you can take a diet break. So that's taking your calories back up to maintenance for a week or 2 then dropping down to a deficit after. The research shows this is extremely effective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-ygWSHic6cn9U

[@topcat2033]

Low energy days I can't weight train, what else can you do? Walk 🤔

[@deonandmichellecandia8285]

How do you get all that protein in daily? Do you force yourself to eat when you’re not hungry?

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi Michelle I have at least one protein supplement - protein powder - but I don't like the shakes so I mix in with other food and because I am very active I am quite hungry so I never feel I have to force food down! :-) If you would like to understand how I fit my protein in you can watch my video what I eat in a day kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOmn3aVmcyBo9U

[@deonandmichellecandia8285]

Melissa Neill Thank you.👍🏾

[@maryclebeau]

I am prediabetic so I need to cut out sugar and lower my carbs.

[@sheilapatrick1923]

I drink sparkling water as I find still water really hard to drink. Is this okay as a substitute?

[@MelissaNeill]

Yes

[@TheTruletta1]

Do you use the free my fitness pal or the paid version to access your macros ?

[@TheTruletta1]

Thank you ! I just discovered you through a friend .

[@MelissaNeill]

I don't use MFP anymore I use cronometer its more accurate and the desktop version is much more user friendly.

[@TheTruletta1]

@@MelissaNeill thank you

[@julienines5014]

How do you eat all the protein for you weight? Without it being meat all day

[@MichelleBlackChannel]

watching as replay

[@topcat2033]

I can't bring myself to eat baby spinach just like that 😖 it's a textural issue, chalky on the teeth 😬

[@allnaturalindigo4893]

Those macro percentages wont work for me as a WFPB vegan. I will never get 40% protein daily.

[@lorilayne7175]

I think you have to shift your idea of food .. the purpose of food… food is to sustain life… not for pleasure, entertainment, and counsel… etc.

[@maryclebeau]

You have beautiful arms. I want them!!!!