Aging in general can bring about certain bodily changes that may make it more difficult to lose weight.
“Breakfast is a way to set the tone for how you will eat the rest of the day.
A nutrient-rich breakfast will likely lead to better food choices in the rest of the day’s meals.”
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In fact, it may be even worse.
“Coffee suppresses our hunger cues for a while.
“This makes it harder to control your portions and make good choices later in the day.
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Take theGatorade Recover Peanut Butter Chocolate Whey Protein Bar, for example.
It contains 350 calories, 25 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of protein. "
What’s more, most commercial syrups (we’re looking at you,Mrs.
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Visiting the drive thru
Your 50s can be a busy time.
This may mean that fast food is the best, most convenient option for you and your family.
That’s why dietitians strongly encourage eating more food at home instead of swinging into a drive thru.
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Another unhelpful habit is having a smoothie as your beverage with a full breakfast.
Instead, drink ahigh-protein smoothieas your main meal to melt pounds.
Consuming sugary coffee drinks or juices
You really can’t call them coffee.
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The same thing can be said for fruit juices with added sugar.
They contain no fiber, so they won’t contribute much to making you feel satisfied, she says.
Always choose whole fruit over fruit juice, and real coffee over sweet coffee drinks.
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“It sets your body up to crave sugar later on.
A previous version of this story was published on December 20, 2021.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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