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By Diana Lensbury


If you're like most people you've seen an increase in the size of clothes you wear, especially if you're over 40. Below are a few weight loss tips for women over 40 and beyond. Just remember, every one's metabolism is different, so in reality you'll have to tailor any type of program to fit your individual weight issue and lifestyle.

There's a good chance you gained weight without noticing it until it was suddenly a health issue. And even worse, the older you are, the harder it is to lose it. While you may be eating the same and getting the same exercise, it just doesn't seem to work anymore.

Usually, it kinda sneaked up on you one pound at a time. As you aged you gained a few, probably in the winter months, then lost most of it throughout the spring and summer. Then there was just another pound or two to lose when winter came again. Unfortunately, it all added up, and those last couple of pounds are harder to lose than any other.

This time you have a real reason but unfortunately that doesn't change the issue. Most of the time it's your aging metabolism's fault. Just like everything else, it's slowed down. This means a bit of extra effort is going to be required to stay healthy. You might need to change your diet a bit and of course, exercise a bit more as well.

You may need to move towards a fresher diet. Not only does fresh food offer you better nutrition, but also, it helps to keep your digestive tract moving. You'll find that if the digestive tract is moving along nicely, the pounds actually come off easier.

Then you'll need to put a bit more time in your exercise routine as well. You don't have to kill yourself, but a few extra minutes a day will pay off. If that's not possible try to make your daily routine a bit more strenuous. Walk quickly when you walk, stand instead of sit, and park you car further away from your destination.

Along with accepting the character lines on your face, accept the fact that your metabolism has changed as well. Life after 40 doesn't have to mean starving yourself or killing yourself at the gym. Just make sure it doesn't sneak up on you and make sure you take all the winter weight off every summer.




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