Women Over 40: The 5 Top Threats To Your Your Ability To Lose Weight Permanently By Perry Permann At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Are you a woman over 40? Couldn't you lose as much weight as you’d like to? How often have you tried seriously to lose weight without achieving a permanent result? When working with women over 40 I observe the same risks that prevent permanent, lasting weight loss again and again...

Deficit in Social Contacts, Attention and Sexuality Women cover for their emotional needs by eating, which makes it hard to lose weight permanently. You need to develop healthy eating habits, and part of that is developing other means to cope with emotionally challenging situations. Expand your circle of acquaintances if you need more social contacts Cultivate existing friendly relationships Value your private life;Accentuate your private life and take time for yourself

Get more sun Being exposed to light has many healthful benefits, and makes it easier to lose weight permanently. It will brighten your mood too. Go outside every day. Get some oxygen in your body and a little exercise by walking. Too little sunlight creates appetite for sweets Avoid wearing sunglasses on a cloudy or dreary day During winter months, go to a tanning salon occasionally or get a lamp that creates light similar to daylight

Excessive alcohol Alcohol is high in calories and stimulates hunger. Especially when drinking at night you might forget your portion control and eat more as you’d like to. The day after you’ll feel guilty twice: Because of the alcohol and because of eating too much. Never drink alcohol when you’re feeling down or depressed Only drink on occasion and in social situations, never when alone Avoid drinks high in alcohol content

Hormones and Medication-Induced Side Effects Because of hormone changes that come about as we age, it's tougher for women over 40 to lose weight permanently. Many medications have side effects leading to weight gain. Often we are on more and more medications when we grow older. If you experience sudden weight gain, consult a doctor Some drugs cause weight increase - talk to your doctor Never stop taking a drug without the advice of your doctor

Errors in Nutrition When you are a woman over 40, the body starts to store fat much better. By paying close attention to your nutrition, permanent weight loss is possible. The best way to do this is to have a food diary- you might be amazed how much you eat when you think it’s just a little snack. The little snacks add up quickly. Eat a lot of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole wheat products Pay attention to hidden fats, for example in cheese, sausages, cake or packaged food Cook your foods using a healthy method such as steaming, roasting or stewing, and avoid frying. Exclude breaded foods and dressings high in fat. Avoid empty carbohydrates, for example in white sugar, white flour, white rice, many sweets, white bread or cake Check labels before buying a product to understand how many calories it contains Avoid processed foods Don’t use artificial sweeteners. They’ll make you hungry Don’t drink diet soda. It tricks your endocrine system into a fat storing mode.

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