12 Easy and Effective Ways to Lose Weight If You Are Over Forty

Once you hit forty, your metabolism slows down by 5% every ten years of your life which means that taking into account an average. You may have to cut down at least 100 calories from your diet to be fit and healthy. But! Since it’s not feasible to start calculating how many calories you eat every day, you can observe other easier ways to stay in shape. Here are 12 methods to remain thin and lose weight after forty.

1 The correct exercise

More often than not, in their enthusiasm to lose weight and be fit, many over forty end up doing the wrong exercises. If you are hitting a gym, talk to a trainer who will tell you what you should or should not do. Besides a regular bout of 30-minute cardio, you need to boost up your metabolism where resistance exercises would benefit you most. Try and put in at least 3 to 4 resistance sessions weekly involving workouts like crunches, step ups, pushups, bird dogs and clams. These will also work out your muscles which is every important and also burn calories.

Walking everyday is an amazing way to increase metabolism, de-stress and keep fit. 

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2Be realistic about your goals

Forget about those miracle cures and methods that show you how you can lose weight in a week or three days as it isn’t possible. There is no magic involved in slimming down and it is a result of commitment and work. You should set a goal of 1-2 lbs per week which is enough. Don’t get all stressed out over your weight as Rome wasn’t built in a day. Along with losing weight, your other main priority is to be healthy and that can be achieved by a healthier lifestyle that includes a good diet and exercise. 

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3Take your vitamins

If you have been prescribed vitamins by your doctor, don’t neglect them but take them on time. The human body requires different nourishment according to age and stages in life. Women over 40 need a sufficient dose of calcium, Vitamin b-12, Omega 3, vitamin D and probiotics in a diet. Much of these can be gained from healthy foods such as Fish(for vitamin D and omega3), yoghurt, milk, lean protein like turkey or chicken breast, Bananas and avocados for potassium, almonds and milk for calcium. However, many of us can’t really get enough to eat because of work and family in which case, supplements are the next best thing. Moreover for a healthy dose of vitamin D, take a walk in the park when on a break, but be sure to wear sunscreen too.

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4Maintain a routine or schedule

Trying to maintain discipline in your daily routine can do much for your health. A regular schedule where you eat on time, sleep on time and exercise on time helps your body adapt to a routine and remain stable. Skipping meals such as breakfast is dangerous because it makes your metabolism go haywire. This signals your body to store calories instead of burning them to lose weight.

Breakfast for people over forty is essential after a long fast. It also can keep you satiated during the day when you are too busy at work to grab a bite to eat. But! Even at work, always keep some healthy snacks available like nuts that give you fiber and keep you satiated. 

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