Sure, the metabolism slows down as we get older but that doesn't mean we can't lose weight, even if we're over 50, 60 or even 70 years of age. Losing weight after 50 may mean working a little harder because our metabolism tends to slow down and we lose muscle mass (if we don't use it), but with a few simple exercises and changes in our lifestyle, we can lose weight at any age.
Step 1
Eat right. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and presented to the Obesity Society stated that women, even if they're over 40 years of age, can lose large amounts of weight by eating meals prepared at home and watched their calorie intake, cutting out fried and high calorie and high sugar foods. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables when they're in season, and buy frozen when they're not. You can buy canned also, as long as they're low-sodium (which causes water retention) and packed in natural juices or water. Eat plenty of lean meats like skinless turkey and chicken, and get at least one to two servings of fish every week.
Step 2
Exercise every day, in combination of watching what you eat. By doing so, you can achieve a 21-pound or more loss of weight in under six months. Exercising at least 45 minutes a day for five days a week offered enormous weight loss benefits, as well as increased cardiovascular health, development of lean muscle mass (which burns more calories than fat) and enhanced energy levels. Exercise can include walking, swimming, aerobics or bicycling - anything really that gets the body moving and the metabolism revved up.
Step 3
Walk the pounds off gradually and safely by taking a walk every day. The Surgeon General has recommended everyone walk at least 30 minutes a day, briskly to help fight weight gain and maintain health and fitness. Brisk walking means walking quickly, but not breaking into a run. It doesn't mean strolling.
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