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Weight Loss Over Age Forty

By Robert Ghering


Weight loss is a challenge at any age. But, after the age of forty women in particular have the added obstacle of having to overcome the hormonal changes in the body. Hormones have a definite impact on weight loss.

I'm an avid viewer of Dr. Oz's show as he seems to be very balanced and, at the same time, really up-to-date regarding the current trends in dieting and what works and what does not. So when he acknowledged that hormones can definitely slow down my weight loss efforts, I sat up and took notice. Maybe he would also have some helpful suggestions on the solution to this dilemma.

* Calcium - several studies have shown weight loss benefits from eating three servings of low-fat dairy foods daily. The studies found more weight loss when the calcium was received from food than when it was gotten from pill supplements.

Of course, exercise of some sort is always recommended, no matter what your age. Unfortunately in your forties and fifties your body responds differently to exercise. Even when you are burning up the calories, the fat is reluctant to leave, preferring to stay in your body, marbleizing your muscles. You might be surprised to learn that this has to do with the diminishing amount of testosterone in your body as you age.

* Fiber - when trying to lose weight, a supplement that makes the individual feel full can help with weight loss. Fiber is definitely good at this and makes it much easier to not eat as much. One thing to be careful of, though is not to eat too much fiver because it can cause constipation.

Salmon is a good idea also as it is rich in protein and Vitamin D (and let's not forget those healthy Omeg-3 oils). Broccoli is helpful for the iron it provides, building up your red blood cells that in turn carry oxygen to your muscles.Finally, don't underestimate the value of weight training - thirty minutes a week will help burn those calories and continue to do so even after the workout is over!

There's no denying it is going to require a little more of a concentrated effort to be successful in the weight loss department after the age of forty. It's a hard reality, but weight loss CAN be accomplished if you follow these guidelines. Even more importantly, you will be increasing your overall health which means you will feel strong, healthy and vital - and isn't that the ultimate goal in any diet regimen?

When using weight loss supplements, be aware that most of the weight lost supplements sold today are not regulated by the FDA nor are they really very effective. If a weight control supplement product bears the seal of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) this means the product has been tested and approved for quality control.




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