46 and struggling

roheson
roheson Posts: 3
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
The older I get the harder it is to loose weight. I need something to speed up the metabolism! Any suggestions?

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  • bigalfantasy2004
    bigalfantasy2004 Posts: 176 Member
    Cardio exercise. That always works for me. That's why I run.
  • jamja
    jamja Posts: 190
    Workout.
  • girard5
    girard5 Posts: 109 Member
    Change your diet - look into healthy flushes or find a diet that fits with your lifestyle and commit. I've been doing the fat flush plan for the past month and a half and I am down 20 lbs just by getting the processed foods out and getting active.
  • asugar
    asugar Posts: 178 Member
    I am 49 and I have been having the same problem for the past few years. I do not gain weight but I can't lose either. I eat healthy and exercise...but apparently not enough cardio!
  • tramaine81
    tramaine81 Posts: 113 Member
    Strength training. you need to build muscle to increase your metabolism. My mother is in her 50's and slimmed down by doing body pump classes at the gym. If you don't have a gym, I recommended a Jillian Michael DVD. In addition, cut down on fat producing food, such as juice, high fructose corn syrup, and anything bread or cake like that you haven't made yourself. I swear, when I eat these foods, I can tell the NEXT MORNING because my face is so puffy.
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 819 Member
    Working out and caffeine. Coffee and tea are probably the best sources, but there are others I'm sure.
  • roheson
    roheson Posts: 3
    Wow I am surprised at all the advice so quickly, thank you!! I keep trying to run but my knees always get sore and I keep giving up. I have been trying to lessen the carbs (which I swear I am addicted to) but I will push for more weight lifting to build muscle and start the cardio again. Zumba classes were alot of fun with my co workers but it killed my knees.
  • Susanlstites
    Susanlstites Posts: 1
    I'm 56 and gaining ground. Strength training is making a big difference for me. I've always enjoyed running, but that just wasn't getting me past small weight losses. Exercise bands, hand weights, push ups, squats, anything where you can use your own body weight. And I've cut out processed foods, most grains, and get my carbs from fruit and veggies. Found out, amazingly, I wasn't eating enough calories, so my metabolism had slowed way down. Now I'm eating 1300-1400 calories, working out 4 hrs a week, and I'm losing 1-2 lbs/week. Slow, but sure!
  • robpett2001
    robpett2001 Posts: 320 Member
    I'll underscore the importance of building muscle mass -- the more mass you have, the more calories you will burn, even when your engine is just idling...let alone when you are exercising.
  • duckpond11
    duckpond11 Posts: 197 Member
    Another vote for more strength training. Cardio should come second to that for building your metabolism. Also try to eat smaller meals more frequently and avoid processed foods.
  • roheson
    roheson Posts: 3
    Monday I have an appointment to see a Personal Training for an orientation at my gym! Hope it works!!
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    You need to bBe realistic about your body as you get older.

    Now I'm in my mid 40s, I'm finding that I simply cannot eat as much as I used to, and have to make an effort to get a lot of exercise in.
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