3 Nutrition Mistakes Keeping You From Getting Lean After 30
Losing weight in your 30s isn’t the same as it was in your 20s. Work stress, family, less free time, slower recovery — it all adds up. Most busy men and women don’t fail because of willpower; they fail because they’re stuck in patterns that don’t work anymore.
Here are 3 of the biggest nutrition mistakes I see — and how to fix them.
Mistake #1: Eating “Healthy” But Overeating Calories
Many 30+ adults clean up their diet — salads, smoothies, granola bars.
But healthy doesn’t always mean low calorie.
Fix: Track portions of calorie-dense foods (nuts, oils, dressings). Even a small tweak can shave off hundreds of hidden calories.
Mistake #2: Skipping Protein
Protein needs rise as you age (muscle preservation, satiety, metabolism).
Most busy adults under-eat protein and overeat carbs/fats.
Fix: Anchor every meal with a lean protein source (chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs, lean beef, fish). Aim for ~0.7–1.0g per pound of bodyweight daily.
Mistake #3: Going “All or Nothing” With Diets
Keto, intermittent fasting, juice cleanses… short-term drops, long-term rebounds.
The problem isn’t discipline — it’s sustainability.
Fix: Build an eating style that fits your schedule and lifestyle, not the other way around. Flexible nutrition beats fad diets every time.
Conclusion
Getting lean after 30 doesn’t require starving yourself or living in the gym — but it does require a smarter approach to nutrition.
That’s exactly what I do at Savage Strength.
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