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diet over 50
8 SIMPLE SWAPS TO IMMEDIATELY INCREASE WEIGHT LOSS
Even with the best intentions there are diet mistakes women over fifty frequently make that slow down their weight loss. Anyone who has ever tried to shed weight knows it’s not easy but unfortunately we routinely make common errors that actually sabotage our success. In theory, losing weight is a simple formula: eat healthy food in modest quantities and exercise more. However, even if you succeed at that, there could be other mistakes you are making when dieting that are holding you back from seeing the results you want.
IS YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE CAUSING WEIGHT GAIN?
Getting fit over fifty doesn’t necessarily mean losing weight. In fact, many women who adhere to a strict exercise regime actually find that they gain weight. But how can this be the case? We have been told for years by medical and fitness experts that exercise equals a slimmer body. Unfortunately, for many middle-aged women this is not the case. While it is an undeniable fact that exercising does make you more fit it doesn’t always result in looser clothing.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOOD JOURNAL
Here’s my Thursday, Friday and Saturday food journal. Let’s face it: the weekend starts on Thursday for most of us. That being said these days are super critical in weight management. We think of the weekends as a time of letting loose and eating and drinking more than we usually do so it’s very important to be extra mindful during this period of the week. When I started incorporating an extra cardio workout on Sundays and since I always exercise on Saturday, I usually rest on Fridays. It’s important to allow yourself one super hearty meal (most people refer to it as a “cheat meal” but I don’t think of it as a cheat, it’s just a little extra that I let myself have). I think you need one meal when you actually feel super stuffed to remind yourself how terrible it actually feels.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY FOOD JOURNAL
Sunday is my carb cheat day. I always have a bagel in the morning and pizza at night. The only changes I have made recently is that I hollow out the inside of the bagel and only eat half at a time. This way I can stretch my food and remain full enough. Also, I try to eat gluten free most of the time because gluten bloats me but on Sunday I allow myself the real thing. I also always do a cardio session at home before I eat. That’s not to say that there aren’t Sundays when I don’t exercise but I do try to make it the rule.
