How to lose weight after 40

Posted on September 2, 2013 by john in Weight loss and diet plans

In life it is never too late to change our lifestyle for a healthier one . No matter what age we do, eat healthy and have a routine motion will have a positive impact on how we feel and see . Here I give you some tips for getting fit after 40 :

1. They have to be convinced that it is possible : One of the biggest limitations we have as we get older is to think that it does not make much sense to try or that we will not be able to achieve , the reality is YES WE CAN and well worth . Making changes to our diet and to start a routine of constant movement after 40 will have incredible results in how we look and how we feel . It is proved that it increases life expectancy by almost five years and lowers risk of heart disease by 15%

2 . Appropriate exercise options are : It is very important to always choose options that are pleasing movement and with which we can make a commitment. We should always start with 35 minutes 3 times a week and work up the intensity gradually . Today there are hundreds of fun routines with which we can burn many calories as dance lessons ( 500 calories per hour) , cycling ( 300 calories per hour), play with your kids ( 200 calories per hour).

3 . Choose well at lunchtime : As the years pass is reduced efficiency of our metabolism , this means that every time he is harder to burn the calories you consume. It is very important that after 40 we reduce a little the amount of calories you consume and consume foods that help you stay active metabolism . The ideal is to eat 5 times a day in small portions and include protein in all our meals. To determine how many calories we consume can follow this simple formula: multiply your ideal weight x 10 if you do not exercise , if you exercise x13 occasionally x 15 if you exercise regularly . The result of this formula is the amount of calories you should eat per day.

4 . Use 100% natural supplements : After 40 starts to decrease collagen production by almost 50 % and this can seriously affect our body. As produces less collagen are weakened bones and joints and the skin loses its firmness . To avoid this it is important to take a supplement of natural collagen to help prevent bone injuries and also help us fight the flab , cellulite and stretch marks.