Maintaining a healthy weightas you age can feel like a constant battle with the scale.
However, with the right strategies at your fingertips, it’s entirely possible.
If being underweight [results from] poor nutrition, it can compromise your immunity."
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Let’s explore the best tips to maintain a healthy weight in your 50s.
Eat more.
The Nutrition Twins encourage you to shift your focus to eating more.
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Fill up your plate with the healthier, lower-calorie foods you’re trying to consume more of.
This will make the weight maintenance process seamless.
What are the “2 Big Ps,” might you ask?
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Build more muscle.
If you want to stay lean, you’re gonna wanna build muscle.
Grab your free weights and resistance bands because it’s time to amp up your strength training regimen.
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“By incorporating strength training, you might maintain your muscle mass which will keep your metabolism boosted.”
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Get in your steps.
Don’t sleep on cardio!
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Adding more steps and movement to your day can make such a difference in your results.
The possibilities are endless.
Incorporate fermented foods into your diet.
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Avoid plastic water bottles and food packaging.
Did you know that plastics are also known as “obesogens?
Power down blue light devices before bedtime.
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Drink plenty of water.
Staying hydrated is the name of the game in weight management.
“Thirst sensation diminishes with age, so staying hydrated is more crucial than ever,” explains Thompson.
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“It is essential for your overall health but can also help manage your appetite.”
Consider investing in a water bottle that reminds you when it’s time for a refill.
It’s a worthwhile investment!
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