Why Weight Loss Gets Harder After 40—And Why Diet and Cardio Alone Aren’t Enough 🏋️‍♀️ If you’re in your 40s or beyond and feel like weight loss is harder than ever, you’re not imagining it. Many women find that cutting calories and doing cardio just doesn’t give the same results it used to. Let’s explore why this happens and what you can do about it. 1️⃣ Hormonal Changes Work Against You • As women approach their 40s, oestrogen levels start to decline due to perimenopause. Weight loss (1/7 👇🏼)