The Model Health Show The Truth About Burning Fat After 40 & Why Evidence-Based Training Can Be Wrong - With Jay Ferruggia
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Mar 16, 2026 Jay Ferruggia, a high-performance coach with 30+ years training pro athletes, breaks down overlooked keys to fat loss and fitness after 40. He covers the Six S's of fat loss, why sunlight and vitamin D matter, the surprising roles of saturated fat and salt, sleep and recovery guidelines, sequencing and form for pain-free strength, and his top exercises for durable gains.
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Morning Body Temperature Reveals Metabolic Health
- Low morning body temperature often signals a downregulated thyroid and metabolic dysfunction in stressed, Type A clients.
- Raising morning temp toward ~97.6–98.6°F over 90 days improves cognition, recovery, libido, and hormone profiles per Jay's clinic experience.
Use Morning Sun To Lower Cortisol And Improve Sleep
- Do get morning sun to boost vitamin D, set circadian rhythm, and reduce cortisol quickly.
- Jay recommends 10 minutes of sun on the face early to lower stress and improve sleep and immune function.
Use Saturated Fat Short-Term To Warm Metabolism
- Try adding dietary saturated fats (dairy and animal fats) short-term to warm metabolism if you feel chronically cold.
- Jay advises reducing polyunsaturated oils while using meat and dairy fats to raise temperature before returning to Mediterranean balance.