Why is it that you turn 40 and all of a sudden it seems like the fat cells multiply, and suddenly you're scrambling for weight loss tips for women over 40? Your waist seems to expand although you are eating and exercising the same as several years ago. So why is the number on the scale rising? As we get older and our metabolism slows down and weight loss becomes more of a challenge. But there are ways to lose weight despite the aging process. As a certified personal trainer, I have 7 weight loss tips for women over 40, to help you to lose weight and beat the over 40 bulge.
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1. Exercise to Boost Your Metabolism
As we age we begin to lose muscle mass. This is one of the main reasons for our slowing metabolism. The more muscle mass we have the higher our basal metabolic rate. Adopting a regular exercise routine will not only help strengthen your body but will speed up your metabolism and burn more calories.
2. Stop Blaming the Hormones
Yes hormones are altered after 40’s and it can attribute to weight gain. But rather than focusing on this, make fitness milestones your new goal. Sign up for a run or triathlon. Increase your fitness so you can defy altered hormones and beat the bulge. Make exercise mandatory, even if it just means brisk-walking around the fields at that soccer practice rather than sitting. This accountability is one of the most important of my weight loss tips for women over 40.
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3. Lose the Excuses
We can all list hundreds of reasons we could not get a workout in for the day but by doing so we are creating a barrier to our own fitness and health success. Do not become your own worst enemy, but make time for your fitness. Studies show that people who exercise lead busy and successful lives because they prioritize and manage their time! So lose the excuses and make time to take care of your health.
4. Let’s Get Clean
After 40’s you should be looking at your food and drink labels even more closely. Pay attention to what you are putting into your body. Eliminate or limit the caffeine and refined sugar. Stay away from the chemicals by eating organic food. You can better your health and lose weight by eating clean.
5. Hydrate for Better Health
Make sure to drink 8-10 glasses of water daily to decrease bloating and avoid confusing thirst with hunger. Often dehydration can lead to overeating. Drinking water is one of the best aids in weight loss industry because it removes toxins from the body. So remember H20 is the way to go!
6. Include 2 Brazil Nuts a Day
Add 2 Brazil nuts a day into your healthy meal plan. Recent research at Dartmouth Medical School demonstrated that selenium plays an important role in controlling the effects of a thyroid hormone that helps us manage our fat metabolism. For women over 40, the thyroid hormone can change, so it is integral to have Brazil nuts each day. This nut has hidden elements to boost your health program.
7. Don’t Forget Your Daily Magic Pill
A dose of exercise and healthy eating is the "magic pill" for weight loss over 40 or at any age. Make sure to eat a balanced diet of mini meals that include vegetables, whole grains and fruit. And make sure to include exercise that will challenge your body and mind. Have fun because after all, being healthy and fit is fun!
After reading these tips for weight loss after 40, there is no reason you cannot achieve your goals. Just make sure to stay motivated with your eye on the prize; being healthy, fit and achieving all your weight loss goals. Didn’t you know 40 is the new 30 so relive your youth! How do you feel after reading these tips?
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Tracy: I will be 45 in exactly 2 months, and have lost 66 pounds in the past 10 months. It's mostly due to the fact that I have incorporated a lot of the tips mentioned here. I no longer make excuses for not exercising or eating right. I believe that this is MY time to shine, and I MAKE time to do what is right for me every day! :-)
Carm: @Tracy Ann. Good for you. I just turned 45 and also already incorporated most of the tips here. Will have to look into Brazil nuts :)
Tracie: Also drink lot's and lot's of water.
Dani: Thank u for this! I'll be 40 this year n I've been worried abt my health n weight...definitely took sum notes!
Kimmi: I feel sexiest in my 40s now...but have realized that I have had to make drastic changes....sleep, rest, smile, be thankful, eat right and I'd you eat a cheat meal,...do it once the week. Slow,down on alcohol, surround yourself with positivity and learn from the negatives. Exercise, at least 5 times a week, drink fresh green tea, take your multiple-vitamins, Omega 3's and expect lots of compliments for aging gracefully.
Madelyne: How do you lose weight if your under 40
Tracie: Look up Jill's flaxseed smoothie on google. I lost 35 pounds in 3 moths drinking it everyday. I also worked out like a maniac but you could get there before summer. I am 42 and the lady that made the shake that has been all over pintrest is 44 and was on the dr oz show. If your serious the smoothie with some serious running or zumba or any fast paced workout can get the weight off pretty dang fast for the over 40's. Good luck everyone. I feel 10 years younger and have a ton more energy.
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