Men 35+
NewU articles on men 35+. Practical fat loss, training, and coaching from Ryan Spiteri.
Why Jet Lag Is Quietly Wrecking Your Fat Loss (And How to Manage It)
Jet lag and fat loss are directly at odds because circadian rhythm disruption elevates cortisol, blunts insulin sensitivity, and spikes hunger hormones — making your body actively resist a calorie deficit even when your training and diet look fine on paper.
Is Your Fat Loss Plateau Actually a Hormone Problem? Here's How to Tell
Most men who hit a prolonged fat loss plateau aren't failing at effort — they're fighting a hormonal environment that actively resists a calorie deficit, and the fix requires different inputs, not just fewer calories.
Why Your Abs Show Up Slower After 35 (And What to Actually Do About It)
Abs show up slower after 35 because declining testosterone, rising cortisol, and muscle mass loss compound to widen your calorie margin and thicken visceral fat — but each of these levers is addressable with the right nutrition, training, and recovery adjustments.
The Real Reason Dads Gain Weight in Their Late 30s (It's Not Just Metabolism)
Why dads gain weight in their late 30s comes down to four compounding biological and lifestyle factors — falling testosterone, elevated cortisol, sleep debt, and invisible calorie creep — not a broken metabolism or lack of willpower.
Why Sleep Might Be Why You're Not Losing Fat (With 3 Tests You Can Do Tonight)
Most plateaued lifters aren't failing because their training or nutrition is wrong — chronic sleep debt is suppressing growth hormone, spiking cortisol, and biochemically driving overeating, and until that's fixed, the deficit on paper won't translate to fat loss in the mirror.
Can You Get Abs in Your 40s? (The Honest Answer)
Visible abs after 40 aren't blocked by age itself — they're blocked by unchecked cortisol, declining testosterone, and a calorie approach that ignores how your metabolism has shifted.
Testosterone, Stress, and Fat Loss After 35: What Actually Matters
A 40-year-old dad with low testosterone, high cortisol, and poor sleep standing on a scale looking frustrated, belly fat visible, kids' toys scattered in the background.
Why Men Over 35 Struggle to Lose Weight: And How to Fix It
You used to be able to drop 5kg just by cutting beer for a month. Now you’ve been eating clean for six weeks and you’ve lost 2kg. Something has changed. You’re not imagining it.