How to Lose Weight After Age 55
Maintaining your health does not end even when you turn 55. Fighting the batter of weight loss at this time of your life needs a specialised plan of attack. You will also have the option of weight reduction pills and fancy diets to shed extra fat, but that will put your health at risk. To lose weight, you need to burn more fat than you acquire on a daily basis through the food you eat. Choosing a good and simple lifestyle will aid you in your aim of losing weight. You can also get better fitness wise and your looks can be improved along with a good sense of well-being.
Instructions
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Good diet
You should consume healthy foods which make you feel full while actually eating minimal. Eat foods such as pastas, whole grain breads, lean steak, fish, lobster, shrimp, turkey, vegetables, skinless chicken, low-fat dairy, fruits, polyunsaturated fats like seeds and nuts, and monounsaturated fats like olive oil. Avoid meats of processed foods like pre-seasoned meals, frozen dinners and snacks that consist of harmful chemicals that are hard to digest as you are no longer young. Increase the amount of water you drink every day. Swap sugary beverages with water to hydrate yourself and reduce empty calories from your food intake. A can of sugary drink has about 230 calories in it. Therefore, consuming these daily can add a lot of weight to your body.
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Sleeping routine
Make sure you rest enough on a daily basis. Sleep at least six to eight hours each night to help your body recover and repair itself. Sleeping allows the body’s important restorative functions such as muscle growth, tissue repair and the release of growth hormones. Perform total body strength exercises three times a week to develop muscle to increase bone density. Do activities like triceps' dips, chest press, squats, crunches, overhead shoulder press and bicep curls for three sets. Do this 15 times. Building lean muscles aid in reducing the signs and symptoms of chronic diseases as you get old. The chronic conditions include depression, back pain, arthritis, obesity and diabetes.
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Aerobic exercise
Do aerobic activities four to five times a week to improve your heart condition, blood circulation and in order to lower your blood pressure. Go out for a light walk, ride bike equipment or walk on an inclined surface. Perform cardiovascular exercise with low impact, to cause less stress on your joints.
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