Harder to Lose in my 30's!

I feel your pain. In my 20s I could do any diet I wanted and lose weight in months... it took me two years to lose 50 pounds. Then again, it is possible, you just need to work harder at it and be more strict with food intake and exercise! Sigh.

30S that should be easy, you are mobile i take it. im 65 this year ive lost quite a bit, its down to being honest what you eat and exercise

YES!!! I have noticed the same thing!! I'm 35 and have always gone up and down in weight. However the past couple years it has been harder than ever lose. I used to lose 5-7 lbs in the first week of dieting. (I know that's mostly water weight, but still it's 5-7 lbs!!!) Now, it's a struggle to even lose 1 lb. a week and keep it off. Has my metabolism slowed down that much?? Is there a way to boost that metabolism?

From what I've learned it is not metabolism. It is bone and muscle loss starting after age 30 and hormonal changes. To combat the muscle loss, and fat gain the experts say to make sure to include weight bearing exercise and strength training in your routine. This also helps with bone loss.

Yes it IS harder but don't leave it any longer than you can because it gets worse as you get older. I'm in my late 50s and desperately wish I had tackled my big weight problem earlier. Somehow, other things seemed to get in the way.

However, it can be done - my hubby is in his early 60s, is in a wheelchair and has lost 21 lbs in the same time it has taken me to lose 16 lbs. He has a lot less calorie allowance than me and he is more than a foot taller than me. Determination is the key - he goes out every day (when it isn't raining!) to take a different route to the shops and back. He doesn't go to necessarily buy anything, just to go out and get the exercise.

Just go for it!

Yes, it's harder, your metab slows down every year as you age. However, I am 47 and in better shape now than I ever was.
I personally feel lifting weights is the key! keeps your metab moving along with a fitting calorie plan, it can be done, Just keep moving..and Lift heavy stuff;-) Good luck 2 you!

Actually I've heard that it does not slow down. See what I posted above about muscle and bone loss as well as hormonal changes.

I agree about muscle and bone loss indeed, but also, Metab slows as well. Everyone has there own view;-) Respected:-)
Starting at about age 25, the average person’s metabolism declines between 5% and 10% per decade, Berardi says, which means that the typical North American loses between 20% and 40% of their metabolic power over the course of their adult life span.
Good article for tips to burn more as you age http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/increase-your-metabolism-start-losing-fat

Definatly. 38 and I haven't lost anything almost 2 weeks. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle trying to get past this hill. Anyone can add me. Love the motovation!

LOL ... wait until you're my age! (actually it hasn't been as bad as I had feared) You can do it!

Don't feel too bad my metabolism died at like 21/22 between the ages of 26 and 27 I decided it was time to do something. I am almost at goal of losing 45lbs and it has been the slowest hardest thing I have ever done.

This site helped me lose weight and I am 60. It is down to calorie deficit - if you get your calories in deficit you will lose weight whatever your age and personally I don't think it gets harder many people are just less active when they get older

I am 56 and making it happen. I really committed to this in March 2012. Just be honest in tracking your calories and exercise and it will happen. :happy:


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