Metabolic Makeover: Why Starving Yourself After 50 is the Worst Fat Loss Plan Ever

By Kevin English | April 15, 2025 |

Think eating less and exercising more is the secret to fat loss after 50? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Silver Edge Coach and Program Manager Monica Jacobs — and we’re blowing up one of the biggest myths in the weight loss world: That starving yourself is the fastest path to fat loss.…

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