Body After Forty

Feel like yourself again after 40

Alison, the 44-year-old woman behind Body After Forty, sitting at her kitchen table with a cup of coffee, smiling softly at the camera

Hi, I’m Alison. I’m 44, and a couple of years ago my body just changed on me. Same food, same routine, but my jeans stopped closing, my sleep went funny, and I was snapping at people I love. My doctor said it was just age. I didn’t accept that.

So I started digging into what actually helps women our age look and feel good again. A lot of it comes down to food, and small changes you can really stick to.

This is where I share what I’ve learned, in plain words. No shame and no crazy diets.

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Articles

01 · Body & weight

Why is my belly getting bigger after 40?

If your belly is getting bigger after 40 even though you’re eating the same food, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not lazy. Loads of women notice this in their 40s. Here’s what’s usually going on, in plain words.

02 · Sleep

Why do I wake up at 3am after 40?

Falling asleep is fine. Then 3am hits and you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling and running through tomorrow’s to-do list. If that’s you, you’re far from alone. Sleep often changes for women in their 40s, and there are real reasons behind it.