How to Lose Weight Quickly for Women Over 40

Metabolism slows down as women age, making weight loss more challenging. To lose weight quickly after the age of 40, you should take steps, literally, to increase your metabolism. When you alter your routine, your metabolism reacts by working harder to burn calories for you. This article provides steps you can take to help increase your metabolism and lose weight quickly once you are over 40.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid meals Walking shoes

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink water. Give up sodas and other sugary drinks, including most fruit juices such as orange juice. Drink at least 64 oz. of water every day.

• 2

  Walk every day for at least 30 minutes each time. Increase the length and intensity of your walk each week.

• 3

  Increase your metabolism by mixing up your routine. Walk one day on a level track, the next on inclines or hills. Doing the same thing every day slows your metabolism.

• 4

  Use liquid meals to replace regular meals for the first week. Substitute a liquid meal for breakfast and lunch, and then eat a low-calorie dinner.

• 5

  Get involved in aerobic exercise classes to speed up your metabolism and help burn off unwanted fat.