#452; How to actually get lean after 35; the muscle, mindset + metabolism reset you need

100% Real With Ruby; nutrition, strength, fat loss, muscle, macros - without the fluff

learn how to get lean after 35 by resetting your metabolism, building strength, and ditching scale obsession for real, sustainable body change.---

if you're over 35 and still think eating less and doing more is the key to getting lean — it’s time to reset everything. in this episode, we dive deep into what it actually takes to build a lean, defined body as a woman in your late 30s, 40s and beyond.

we break down the truth about metabolism, hormones, and why obsessing over the scale is sabotaging your progress. you’ll learn why maintenance isn’t a pause in progress, but the phase where real physique change begins. we’ll also talk about strength training, mindset shifts, emotional regulation, and how to train smarter — not harder.

if you've been stuck in the 1200-calorie trap, chasing tone but feeling burnt out, this episode is your wake-up call. because the real flex isn’t being skinny — it’s building a body that feels strong, healthy and sustainable for life.

what we cover:
• why your scale weight is lying to you
• building muscle without “bulking”
• the hormone + metabolism shifts after 35
• how to reset your mindset to finally see results
• redefining progress beyond weight loss

👉 ready to stop yo-yoing and start building real results? follow us on instagram [@transformxruby], or apply for coaching [link here] to learn how we help women get lean without losing their minds.

#fatlossafter35 #buildmuscle #womensfitness #strongnotskinny #tonedbody #muscleovercardio #strengthtrainingwomen #fitover40 #hormonehealth #metabolismboost