Weight fluctuations are part of life for far too many people. Some people have huge weight swings that can be unhealthy for the body. Even losing too much weight can cause problems with circulation, energy level, and more. There is more at stake in keeping yourself at a consistent, healthy weight than your clothes not fitting anymore.
But maintaining a healthy weight is much easier said than done, particularly after you turn 50. At that age, your metabolism starts to slow down (if it hasn’t already), meaning you won’t be able to eat the same diet as you did when you were younger. Your body will process the calories in your food at a different rate than ever before. This can cause many people to gain weight without doing anything irresponsible.
How to Stop Weight Fluctuations
For many people, it’s easy to throw up their hands and give up on their weight goals as they age. But there are options for people frustrated with their unpredictable weight fluctuations.
First, adjusting your diet can provide a consistent baseline of energy intake for your body, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. If you’re not sure what your ‘healthy weight’ actually is, visit your doctor and get a Body Mass Index (BMI) reading. BMI is the ratio of lean muscle and fat in your body. Many people are very muscular and weigh more than others with higher fat content. They might weigh more overall, but their BMI is lower.
So, knowing your metabolism rate is slowing, you have to try to limit the number of calories you add to your body via food every day. Avoid high-fat foods and try to get calories in more nutritious ways, from ingredients that provide your body with more than fat and calories.
Another way to maintain a healthy weight is exercise. This obviously becomes more difficult as you age, especially if your exercise of choice is a high-impact workout, like jogging. Keeping to a regular exercise schedule will energize your metabolism, making it easier to process food. Plus, you need to burn calories to keep a consistent weight, and the best way to do that is with regular exercise. Start small, and let your body adapt over time.
An Alternative: Laser Lipo in South Florida
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Dr. Tred Rissacher’s FDA-cleared method is minimally invasive and does the job in three weeks. In a nine-session treatment schedule, Dr. Rissacher’s procedure shrinks the fat under the skin, that stubborn fat around your midsection, by forcing the fat cells to release the fat they’re holding and flushing it naturally from your system. There are no burning sensations or scarring of any kind. This treatment has been shown to keep pounds off and help people maintain a healthy weight. For more information, contact Dr. Tred today.
