India, Sept. 20 -- Losing weight is rarely a straightforward journey, and it only becomes more challenging with age. For many, hitting their 40s brings slower metabolism, hormonal changes, and stubborn fat that refuses to budge despite strict diets or endless cardio. While drugs and surgeries often promise quick results, these shortcuts can be unhealthy, unsustainable, and sometimes even dangerous in the long run.

Cathy, who said she lost 40 pounds (18 kg) by weight training and goes by the Instagram handle Squats For Mama, shared her fitness journey and the secrets that helped her get a toned body at 46, without any weight loss drugs, surgeries or quick fixes.

In an Instagram video posted on September 9, she details the tricks that hel...