Friday, February 18, 2011

How To Use Weight Losing Ideas For Women Over 40 And Beyond

By Diana Lensbury


If you're normal, you've probably gained in your clothes size, this is especially true if you're over forty. You'll find a few easy weight loss tips for women over 40 in the article below. Just remember, your metabolism is different from any one else, and that means tailoring any type of program to your individual needs and lifestyle.

It happens so slowly that if you're not careful, before long, your weight has become a health issue. And the worst part is, is if you're over forty years old, it comes off even slower than when you were younger. And yet it seems to happen over night.

What usually happened is that every winter you gained a few pounds, and usually, every summer you took most of that off. Unfortunately the pound or two left added up to a significant gain. And even worse, those last few pounds each summer are the hardest to lose.

This time you have a real reason but unfortunately that doesn't change the issue. Most of the time it's your aging metabolism's fault. Just like everything else, it's slowed down. This means a bit of extra effort is going to be required to stay healthy. You might need to change your diet a bit and of course, exercise a bit more as well.

You may need to move towards a fresher diet. Not only does fresh food offer you better nutrition, but also, it helps to keep your digestive tract moving. You'll find that if the digestive tract is moving along nicely, the pounds actually come off easier.

Then it's adding in a bit more exercise as well. This doesn't mean you have to suddenly spend hours on vigorous exercise, just a few more minutes per day may do it. If you can't spend more time at the gym, try increasing your daily movements. Try walking just a bit faster, stand around instead of grabbing that chair, or even, park further away from where you want to go.

Along with accepting the character lines on your face, accept the fact that your metabolism has changed as well. Life after 40 doesn't have to mean starving yourself or killing yourself at the gym. Just make sure it doesn't sneak up on you and make sure you take all the winter weight off every summer.




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