Metabolism After 30: What No One Tells You but I do

Hi, it’s vanniya again ☀️

okay this one’s kinda personal (and kinda science-y too) because… turning 30 changed my body in sneaky ways. if you’re over 30 and wondering why weight loss feels harder even when you’re eating “healthy” — girl, same.

let’s chat about metabolism. because what they don’t tell you is: after 30, your metabolism starts slowing down naturally — and your old workout-eat-salad routine just doesn’t hit the same.

Why Your Metabolism Slows After 30

our bodies love efficiency. and as we get older, we naturally lose muscle mass (especially if we’re not lifting weights). less muscle = lower resting metabolic rate.

also, hormones shift — estrogen drops for women, stress goes up, sleep becomes a mess — and bam, fat wants to stay forever like an unwanted guest.

What Actually Helped Me (Not Clickbait 😅)

I stopped eating like a teenager – swapped big late-night carb loads for protein-rich dinners.
Strength training became my bff – no more hours of cardio. muscle burns fat even while you sleep.
Sleep got sacred – less than 7 hours? it’s harder to burn fat. real talk.
I added NEAT to my life – that’s fancy for “move more without working out.” I walk after meals, stand while working, dance while brushing teeth (try it lol).