Over 50 and finding that it’s now even more challenging to keep that weight off? Here are some tips to lose weight – for over 50s.

1. Reduce your calorie intake – try to consume less fat, especially from animal sources. Choose healthy fat alternatives such as nuts and avocado / pear.
2. Avoid trans fats – these tend to be abundant in commercially baked products (as partially hydrogenated fats). Trans fats will increase your bad cholesterols.
3. Consume more calcium-rich foods – as you age, it’s now even more important to maintain the integrity of our bones.
4. Consume more fibre-rich foods – this will help to reduce the likelihood of constipation. Additional benefits include helping blood-sugar control, cholesterol control and the fullness signal in the stomach which will lead to a reduction in overall food intake.
5. Consume more foods that are rich in iron – at this time in our lives, some women experience more than normal heavy periods which can lead to anaemia.
6. Plan your meal times and stick to them – this to avoid eating too little or too much.
7. Increase your water intake – this to keep hydrated and to reduce sugary alternatives that just aren’t good for you.
8. Take care of yourself – try to manage any existing chronic diseases (to avoid life-altering and threatening complications); learn coping strategies to help deal with stress; have regular mental health breaks in order to keep both mind and body healthy.

Stop procrastinating and make plans to improve your lifestyle today! Losing weight is not all about simply popping generic Phentermine and other weightloss pills. It’s a lifestyle. Go for it!