People talk about how losing weight is more challenging after age 50 than it was earlier in life. Some biological factors may make it harder to lose weight in your 50s and beyond, but your lifestyle may also play a role.
It’s not impossible to lose weight after age 50. Sometimes, a few lifestyle changes are all it takes to get the scale moving in the right direction. The best way to determine changes is to examine what’s happening inside first.
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Katherine L. Tucker, Ph.D., professor of nutritional epidemiology, says that as we age, our metabolism slows down, and many of our metabolic functions, organs, and absorption become less efficient. Even maintaining your body mass requires fewer calories than ever before.
You can still lose weight regardless of age, but you’ll need to deliberate more. Lose weight with these simple strategies.
Consume More Fruits And Vegetables
Losing weight involves taking in fewer calories than you expend. We should focus on what to eat more instead of what to reduce. People who increased their fruit and vegetable intake lost weight, especially those who ate more strawberries, apples, pears, soy, or cauliflower. Tucker says fruits and vegetables are low in calories but packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can keep you full between meals.
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Using Beans As A Base
Tucker says beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and as they travel through your digestive system, their roughage feeds your good bacteria. These bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids, which protect your metabolism. An average six-week weight-loss effort that included legumes lost two pounds in people eating a serving each day.
Consider Intermittent Fasting
The concept of intermittent fasting may sound intense but means eating methodically after a certain period. It naturally limits how much you eat; some experts even believe it is good for your health. You might start without eating for eight or nine hours, including your sleeping hours. So from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., you don’t consume any food.