How to Stop Gaining Weight With Age

Gaining weight at every birthday seems to be a sign of getting older. Research has shown that it doesn't need to be. A few simple lifestyle changes can help. Maintaining a healthy weight as you grow older can help with other aging concerns, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Instructions

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  Eat less as you age. Your metabolism slows as you age. You are no longer able to eat the same as you did when you 18. Cut your daily caloric intake by five to ten percent every couple of years.

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  Consume healthier food. Much of the weight gain as you age comes from consuming high fat processed food. You should eat healthier whole foods like fish, poultry, egg whites and the like. Stay away from sugars and breads.

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  Exercise on a regular basis. Americans become less active as they age, especially women. If you don't have a regular exercise program, it is never too late to start. Even just walking around the block a few times is a start.

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  Have realistic expectations. As we age, it is harder to lose weight. You will need to exercise more to lose the same amount of weight as you did when you were younger.

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  Do strength training. The aging body loses cell structure, meaning you burn fewer calories. Strength training will help you rebuild cells, so you can then burn more calories. Use light weights with more reps.

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  Increase your fiber intake. Keeping regular will help stop weight gain. Boosting fiber levels is beneficial as we age. This can come from cereal or bran muffins.

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  Stay active and eat right. Aging is inevitable. Finding a regular schedule for exercise and healthy eating habits will benefit you in more ways than keeping excess weight off.