Tips on losing weight after 50
• Embracestrengthtraining.By age 50 people lose about 50% of their muscle mass, which is more metabolically active and burns more calories than fat. Lifting weights is the secret to building muscle for both men and women and keeping a healthy weight.
• Remember the 200-calorie rule. The number of calories people need each day drops slightly as they age. Statistics show that people burn approximately 200 fewer calories after age 50, which should be taken into account while adjusted with diet and exercise.
• Stayhydrated.Drinkingplenty of fluids, mainly water, will put a body through the process known as thermogenesis that requires energy, which essentially will burn calories and boost metabolism.
• Breakasweat.Cardioexercise is just as important as strength training. Older adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio per week.
• Curb the sweet tooth. With age, declining levels of estrogen and testosterone set the body up for storing fat in the abdomen, which makes losing weight even more challenging. Over time, excessive sugar can lead to insulin resistance, which furthers weight gain and makes weight loss difficult.
• Avoid late-night snacking. Eating late at night can lead to weight gain because the body tends to store those extra calories as fat instead of burning them off like it does during the day.
• Loaduponprotein.Latenight eating could be an indication of not getting enough protein. Consuming enough protein throughout the day, especially with the last meal of the day, could reduce cravings and help curb appetite at night.
• Getmoresleep.Gettingatleast 6-8 hours of sleep every night could lead to more energy and less cravings.
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