Fighting Flab in your 40s | Weight Loss New York

As we age, we often find that maintaining a healthy weight becomes more difficult. Find out why you gain weight as you age and how to fight back.

Reasons We Gain Weight After 40

• Slower metabolism. Your metabolism really does slow down as you age. In general, your body will probably burn 100 fewer calories a day after 40. In women, this metabolism slow down can sometimes be attributed to thyroid issues.
• Less physically active. Many people find that they have less time for physical activity as they get older. The less you move, the fewer calories you burn and the harder it will be to manage your weight.
• Loss of muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism works. As we age, we tend to lose muscle mass more quickly because of a decrease in physical activity.

How to Fight Back

• Keep on eye on your calories. If your body is using 100 fewer calories a day, it’s important that you’re not adding to that with mindless munching. If your body is using less, you need to eat less.
• Stay active. Along with consuming fewer calories, managing your weight after 40 means continuing to burn calories through regular physical activity. Although life gets busy, it’s important to make physical activity a priority if you want to prevent weight gain as you age.