3 statements I hear over and over:

1.  I know my metabolism has slowed down now I'm *insert age* (I have heard this from people in their late 30s so many times!)

2. Will I still be able to build muscle now I'm *insert age*

3. I feel so stiff and old, is it too late to improve my mobility/flexibility? (This is the one that I hear most even from girls in their 20s!!)

STOP. These are examples of statements NOT to say to yourself age 35+... (or any age for that matter)!

When you decide that it’s a downhill spiral the chances are it will be! Before you give up completely dig deep and really ask yourself are you doing the things IN YOUR CONTROL to improve your BMR? Are you yo-yo dieting? Are you weight training - not on and off - consistently 4/5 times a week to improve your body composition and the way your body performs? Are you eating adequate protein to build muscle? Are you monitoring your steps? If you're not as fit ‘as you were when you were younger’ is it because you are older or because other things have got in the way of you focusing on your fitness? Are you stiff because you are older or because you haven't been stretching regularly?

I think the question we need to consider is "Is the age part really that relevant?"