We’ve long been told that life goes downhill for women after 40 — but Aussies are proving that narrative couldn’t be further from the truth.

Real women across the country are busy achieving their fitness goals, building confidence and losing weight.

And they’re doing it without excessive workouts, restrictive dieting or giving up their favourite foods — and the results speak for themselves.

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One 60-year-old Aussie, Bec Gillies, lost an incredible 15kg after using the popular fitness app Train With Ash post-menopause.

She says she didn’t starve or push herself through over-the-top workouts. Instead, she upped her daily movement, upped her calories and introduced weight training.

And now she “feels fabulous” at 60.

A number of Aussie women have achieved their goals using Train With Ash - including Jane Anderson. Credit: Train With Ash

Train With Ash encourages women to “eat more, train less” and has grown to a community of more than 30,000 women.

With at-home workouts, nutrition coaching and a supportive community, the program focuses on building sustainable habits rather than short-term dieting.

For Aussie women in their forties and fifties — particularly those who are peri-menopausal or menopausal — it can feel like everything “stopped working” after turning 40.

In a world of endless fad diets and intense workouts that leave you feeling exhausted, it’s no surprise many are left feeling dismissed and defeated.

But Ash Lane’s popular platform is showing women that achieving their goals is possible — you just need to know where to start.

The approach is about eating for your goal, prioritising protein and adding a few strength sessions a week, while still enjoying your favourite foods.

The popular program is loved by Aussies across the country, including Kylie Baker. Credit: Train With Ash

Bec isn’t the only Aussie over 40 to start eating for her goals, lifting weights and dropping the punishment.

A number of women have shed kilos and given themselves the ultimate confidence boost.

Kylie Baker lost 10kg and 12cm off her waist after becoming tired of the outdated rules of endless cardio, running and restrictive dieting.

Using Train With Ash for under a year, she achieved her goals with a method that actually fit her life.

“So happy I almost cried,” she tells 7You.

The best thing about Train With Ash is that it even offers a free five-day challenge, where you can kickstart your journey without paying a cent.

It’s set to begin August 31 — and you can sign up via the website.

This article reflects a range of personal experience and is not indicative of expected results.