People seek to stay fit and have the perfect shape, but with increasing age, health and ideal weight are discovered to be necessary to avoid diseases and maintain health and not just for having a good appearance.
Here are essential tips to successfully lose weight:
1. Calorie counting
- Rely on foods with beneficial substances that strengthen bones and muscles such as protein and calcium. Support your diet with vegetables, eggs, snacks, and main meals.
However, eat on small plates to avoid overeating.
- Consume 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.
2. Exercise routine
- Focus on flexibility and balance: Practice Pilates, yoga, and stretching exercises to reduce the risk of injuries and increase flexibility and range of motion. If you can't, you can do simple moves at home.
- Add cardiovascular activities: Practice swimming, dancing, and walking to support heart health and burn calories.
3. Balanced Diet
- Increase protein intake: Protein plays a crucial role in boosting metabolism and maintaining muscle mass.
- Focus on healthy foods: Add fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and proteins to your diet.
- Avoid processed foods: Avoid fried foods, sugary snacks, and packaged foods. These foods are high in bad fats and contain Carbohydrates.
Essential foods to add to your diet
1. Fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, are the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, that support cognitive health.
2. Nuts and seeds like Chia seeds, walnuts, flax seeds, and almonds are not only rich in protein but also provide healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
3. Leaf vegetables such as kale and spinach are rich in nutrients and low in calories.
Finally, losing weight at the age of fifty is not an easy feat, however, it can be done by improving overall health and well-being by focusing on a positive lifestyle, exercising regularly, and following a balanced diet.
Keep in mind that the journey may take time, but having the right systems can help you.
Contributed by Yara Sameh
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