Img Src: eatthis.com
Don’t let your exhaustion or aching joints stop you from making the effort to take time out and squeeze into your sports bra and head to the gym. But, one of the biggest pet peeves among 50-year-olds is that they think that just by showing up they are working out, and thus don’t give it their all. At 50, you will really have to be more focused on whatever exercise you are doing. You need to push yourself harder to break a sweat, or at least complete the full range of motion of certain exercises. If you aren’t sure whether you are doing a move properly then ask your trainer to oversee your movements. In doing so, it will actually make a difference in making the most of your exercise time to achieve your weight loss goals.
Img Src: stylecraze.com
Your body is not the same as it was when you were 30, which is why your metabolism has changed as well. Now, you will be burning about 250 calories lesser, each day. If you continue eating like how you did when you were 30 without exercising more then you will gain weight quicker than before. To avoid this, eliminate all junk foods from your diet and replace them with more fruits vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains which can cut calories without making you feel deprived.
Img Src: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When you are 50, you don’t exactly have to be mindful about staying out late. However, hormonal changes from menopause can keep you awake at 2 a.m. staring at the ceiling/ Still, do your best to at least get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep every night as this is the key to helping you lose weight. According to Dr. Petre, the two hormones responsible for regulating appetite- ghrelin and leptin tend to go into overdrive if you don’t get sufficient sleep regularly. This will lead you to poor food choices as it triggers excessive hunger in your body thereby making you gain weight at any age.