Breaking The Weight Loss Plateau For Women Over 50

Women over 50 have special considerations when it comes to losing weight. If you follow a diet for a few weeks and your weight loss started to plateau , you 're not alone. It is common to have a slower weight loss after a few weeks , but even if this is common , it does not have to happen

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After the age of 50 your metabolism slows down , which can make it harder for your body to burn fat. This metabolic slowdown is partly due to a drop in estrogen that comes with menopause , and partly due to a loss of muscle mass that tends to occur with age. These factors, combined with poor diet and exercise can easily put you on a weight loss plateau .

Use these tips to break your weight loss plateau :

A . Drop the beans for a week. Grains , especially whole grain foods are good for your body. However, they also cause an insulin spike when you eat , which can lead to increased fat storage, especially if you're one of the millions of people who are insulin resistant .

For one week , reduce or eliminate bread , cereals, pasta and other grains from your diet. You can replace the lost calories with salad and protein rich foods to keep hunger away .

2 . Cut trans fats. Trans fats are found in most food boxes or bags and convenience foods . You can even find them in pre-packaged meals that are labeled " diet food. " It has been shown trans fats increase fat storage , especially in the belly area , which is a difficult place for women over 50 years to lose.

3 . Time your exercise. You can be the year, but if you do not take advantage of the best times to exercise , you may find that your fat does not burn off.

To break a weight loss plateau move your aerobic exercise first thing in the morning before breakfast . This is the time of day that your body has a metabolic boost natural and it is more likely to burn stored body fat for energy .

Another way to plan your exercise for more energy and burn fat is to exercise before a carbohydrate meal . Your muscles store carbohydrates to energy. After a workout carbohydrates stored in the muscles are exhausted. Eating carbohydrates shortly after a workout carbs are vigorous shuttle into the muscle to be used for energy, instead of the shuttle in your fat cells for storage.

If you are a woman over 50 who has reached a plateau of weight loss that you can get your weight down by reducing your consumption of cereals , eliminate trans fats and get the most out of your exercise routine. And remember , the best time to act is now .

Looking for a boost of motivation? Read the objectives of other women over 50 and see how your goals stack up them. I guarantee you their inspiring stories will give you the motivation to reach your goal!