We are faced with choices every day, do we have a muffin for breakfast or do we go for the healthy option of poached egg on whole meal toast? Do we have an extra helping of double cream on our apple tart or do we choose not to have any? Do we stay at home and watch TV all night, or do we go for a walk with a friend? Simple everyday choices which make a huge difference to our weight in one year.

As we get older our body changes shape, women store more fat around their middle as they approach middle age and their metabolism slows down, so if you are over 40 and want to lose weight you have to do things a bit differently to when you were younger; The first thing you must accept is that thinner is not necessarily better and when you are over 40 it is healthier not to be too thin as this ages you too.

As we get older we start to lose muscle mass which is one of the main reasons for a slowing metabolism. Regular exercise and activity helps slow down the loss of bone and muscle strength, the best is to do a variety of exercise including walking which is a great way to burn fat and is easier on the joints. You should make lifting weights as part of your regime as this gets results fast; it builds lean muscle, which makes you look slim and burns off more energy.

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It stabilizes joints so that you are less at risk of injury or disease. It also stops muscles wasting away as you get older and reduces the effects of arthritis and back pain and moreover increases bone density – particularly important for women over 40 who are at more risk of osteoporosis, it is also beneficial to take a daily calcium supplement. Make sure to warm up, stretch and cool down and then stretch again before and after your exercise routine.

Another very important thing to remember when you want to lose weight over 40 is that it is far better to have 5 or 6 small meals a day rather than 3 large meals as this will help speed up your metabolism and is easier on your digestion. Make sure to include plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet, as well as nuts and oily fish. Start your day with a cup of boiled water and lemon juice and make sure to drink plenty of water to keep you hydrated. Substitute normal tea for green tea which is a great antioxidant; try to avoid caffeine and alcohol as much as possible.

Most important of all give up guilt, don’t beat yourself up if you have a bad day, remember life is for living and feeling guilty makes you old before your time!

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