Weight Management and Sustainable Nutrition for Women Over 50

Stop dieting. Start fueling your strength.

Most women over 50 who walk into my gym in Timonium are doing everything they were told to do. They’re eating “clean,” cutting calories, walking every day, and trying to stay disciplined. Still, the weight won’t move—or worse, it moves in the wrong direction.

It’s not your fault. It’s your plan.

The old rules of weight loss don’t apply after 50. What worked in your 30s doesn’t work now because your body has changed. Your muscle mass, hormone levels, sleep, and stress all influence how your body uses fuel. When your approach doesn’t account for those changes, it works against you.

That’s where I come in.

As a certified health consultant and Precision Nutrition coach, I help women over 50 in Timonium stop chasing the scale and start building lasting, body-positive results through strength, structure, and sustainable nutrition habits.

What “Weight Management” Really Means After 50

You’ve probably heard it’s harder to lose weight as you age. That’s not wrong—but it’s not the whole story. Weight gain after 50 often comes from muscle loss and inconsistent fueling, not just slower metabolism.

Here’s what I see again and again:

  • You cut calories, but you feel tired and lose muscle
  • You eat “healthy,” but not enough protein to maintain strength
  • You exercise, but you recover poorly and feel hungrier
  • You gain weight despite trying harder than ever

You don’t need more willpower. You need a new approach.

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Expert Tip:
Weight loss without muscle retention leads to worse outcomes. If you lose five pounds and three of them are muscle, your metabolism takes a hit—and the weight comes back faster.

A Smarter Way to Manage Your Weight

At 29 Again Custom Fitness, I coach you through a smarter, more personalized approach to weight management. It starts with strength, continues with habit-based nutrition, and ends with you feeling better—stronger, leaner, and more confident in your skin.

Every plan is built around your life, not someone else’s program. We’ll focus on:

  • Prioritizing protein to protect and build muscle
  • Building meals that keep you full and fueled
  • Tracking consistency—not perfection
  • Creating long-term habits that don’t rely on restriction
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You won’t count every calorie. You won’t eliminate entire food groups. You’ll learn how to eat in a way that supports your body—not punishes it.

Real Story: “I had been dieting for 30 years.”

A client in her late 50s came to me after decades of on-and-off dieting. She’d tried everything—low-fat, low-carb, fasting, meal replacements—and was stuck in a cycle of short-term wins and long-term setbacks.

When we started working together on her weight management, I asked her if she was willing to stop dieting. We added strength training twice a week, bumped her protein intake to 40 grams per meal, and shifted her focus to energy and consistency.

Within two months, her weight stabilized, her cravings dropped, and she felt in control for the first time in years. She lost inches, gained strength, and stopped thinking about food all day.

She didn’t need another diet. She needed a system that supported her real life.

Expert Tips for Weight Management After 50

1. Focus on what you’re adding—not what you’re cutting
Build meals around high-quality protein, fiber, and healthy fats. When your body feels satisfied and fueled, cravings naturally decrease.

2. Stop trying to “earn” your food through exercise
You don’t have to exhaust yourself to deserve dinner. Eat to support your workouts and recovery—not as a reward or punishment.

3. Track habits, not just numbers
Scale weight can fluctuate for reasons that have nothing to do with fat loss. Track protein intake, sleep, strength, and consistency to see what’s actually working.

4. Progress means feeling better, not just weighing less
Do your clothes fit better? Are your energy levels stable? Are your workouts improving? That’s progress—even if the scale is slow to follow.

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My Approach as a Health Consultant

I’ve helped women in Timonium with their weight management since 2010. My job isn’t to hand you a meal plan and hope for the best. It’s to understand your lifestyle, your goals, and your starting point—and build a plan around those things.

As a Precision Nutrition-certified coach and ACE Personal Trainer of the Year, I combine real-world experience with proven strategies to help women over 50:

  • Eat with confidence
  • Move with purpose
  • Maintain their results
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You’ll also use our custom app to track progress, stay accountable, and receive ongoing coaching. This isn’t guesswork. It’s a structured system with expert guidance at every step.

Ready to Stop Dieting for Good?

You can lose weight, gain energy, and feel good again. But not with another cookie-cutter plan.

We’ll start with a Smart Start Fitness Assessment so I can see how your body moves and what your habits look like now. From there, I’ll create a custom plan to help you build strength, fuel your body, and lose weight in a sustainable way.

If you’re ready to break the cycle of dieting and finally feel strong, steady, and in control, reach out today. Let’s build a plan that works for you—not against you.