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5 Ways to Lose Weight After 50

January 1, 2019 Kim Leave a Comment

Why do you think people over 50 can’t lose weight like they once did? One top reason is the lack of movement. It takes double the time to do what we used to do to lose that five pounds. Today I’m sharing 5 Ways to Lose Weight After 50.

5 Ways to Lose Weight After 50
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Top 5 Ways to Lose Weight After 50

The thought of others thinking we become more sedentary with age gets to me. I know some 60 years olds that don’t do that. My sixty-year-old friends, including me, have goals to travel the world. However, I believe the majority over 50 are not active enough. I’ll be honest, I could be more productive, and if I would, I know I’d drop a few pounds around my waist. But, being a blog writer, you’re pretty much sitting for hours to get your work done. That’s, however, no excuse.

If you eat the same thing and the same amount of food you did in your thirties, you will start to see weight gain. That makes sense. But that’s where I know I’m doing something right.

Related: How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

Changing my food habits right after I turned 49 has helped tremendously with how I feel and was the best thing I’ve ever done for my body. Gaining weight beyond recognition (face, tummy, neck) was not and is not my character. Plus, who feels good when they have packed on so many pounds?  No one ever.

Eat more protein to lose weight

Not only should we eat more protein, but we need to spread protein throughout the day. Perhaps three protein servings a day from these protein-rich foods. For breakfast –  yogurt and an egg, for lunch – cottage cheese and almonds, and for dinner – chicken with a large side of broccoli.

Get enough sleep to lose weight after 50

We all know that adequate sleep can help cure everyday ailments. Well, it can help us lose weight too. So be sure to get at least nine hours of sleep every night. I’ve heard repeatedly that it’s best to go to bed at the same time every night, and that includes weekends. Getting the right amount of sleep every night is a sure way to lose weight after 50. Sleep is vital to our health.

Practice better eating habits

Okay, my friends, it’s time to grow up. Like I said above, you can not eat the amount of food you once did when you were in your twenties and thirties. Start eating healthier and stay away from those fast-food chains. Try different things, but try to stay away from fad diets. My sweet momma was always on some diet, and nothing seemed to have worked for her. The decision to eat better or healthier is a lifestyle you have to become accustomed to losing weight after 50. It will work, but it takes time to change old habits.

My doctor once told me, “that one bite can set you off.” Just one bite can take you over the edge. It’s that mindful eating attitude that we need to adapt to stay healthy.

Most importantly, it’s how we feel in our skin.

I don’t feel good at all when I overeat or when I overeat wheat or sweets. So I try to either stay away or eat in moderation.

Related: 10 Healthy Habits My Family does Every Day(Opens in a new browser tab)

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Movement – Get moving more

You know this is important, and you know you need to do it more. Check out some fitness clubs to join or take that hike you’ve put off. I heard on TV just this morning that in 2019 hiking is the new yoga. Everyone is headed outdoors for movement, nature, and of all things, Instagrammable photos too!

AARP says that we need to lift weights to lose weight. There’s nothing wrong with doing strength training at Curves for women, but I’m not about to go out and lift heavy weights; that’s my opinion. Men might want to, though.

Limit foods with little or no nutritional value

Easier said than done, I know. But we are grown up now, so we need to do mindful thinking about what we have in our pantry. If it’s not there, we won’t eat it. Choose more veggies! To eat healthier, have you ever tried a meal plan service like Snap Kitchen? It will help put you on the right track.

It’s really how you feel and what you are willing to do about it. Take it one day at a time, but at least consider these five ways to lose weight after 50, and I bet you will feel better in no time.

Source: AARP

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About Kim

Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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