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While Weight Loss does't have to be hard, it usually is for the millions of overweight and obese people. One of the biggest problems for us when it comes to diet and weight loss is statisfying our cravings, staying motivated and actually keeping the weight off once it is lost. While your weight loss plan could take days, weeks or months to accomplish; the fact is that most of the time, people will put back on most or all of the weight they've lost. Here at Weight-Loss and Diets you will find many resources and articles to assist you on your journey of getting rid of those stubborn and unwanted pounds.
| Healthy Eating Habits After Age 40 |
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Those of us who are older than 40 know that our metabolisms have slowed down effectively burning less calories than we did in our youth. Most of us are not actually aware of just how many calories we take in each day or just how many of them get burned up through body processes and our activity level. Those individuals who are age 60 or older also lose muscle mass and as most of us know muscle mass helps us to burn calories. Without muscle mass, we add poundage to our frame when we eat more than our bodies need. Men and women who are in their fifties burn 4 to 8% more calories than men and women in their 60s. Individual who are 40 years of age or older need to be more careful about how many calories they consume each day and more diligent about being able to burn off what we do not need. If you find that you are gaining weight, make changes now such as increasing your daily activity level, or eating fat-free or light products. Watch portion sizes and drink more than eight 8-oz glasses of water a day. When counting calories don't forget to count the calories contained in beverages, condiments, and of course desserts. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/secrets-staying-slim-past-40 |
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