Can't Lose Weight Like You did in Your 20s?

Are you finding it harder to lose weight as you age?

If you’re still using the same diet techniques you did in your 20s you need to stop.

In your 20s and early 30s weight loss can, for some, be the same foolproof routine.

By exercising more and eating less, shifting those few pounds can always be done with a little determination.

But what happens when your go-to diet regime stops working? 

In your late 30s, 40s and 50s, hormone changes and the onset of menopause mean weight loss can seem nearly impossible.

In her new book, The Age-Defying Diet, Dr Caroline Apovian tells Healthista how you can outsmart your metabolism and lose up to 20lbs in just 21 days.

SIX SIMPLE STEPS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

Ageing and hormonal changes particularly from menopause can lead to complete metabolic meltdown.

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These can all cause your metabolism to age.

Here are six simple steps you can take to revitalise your metabolism, rejuvenate your body and brain and kickstart your weight loss.

1. Eat more protein, vegetables and fruit

Not eating enough protein, cutting carbs, and shunning specific food groups to lose weight can massively backfire on your metabolism.

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2. Eat your amino acids

The building blocks of protein these acids are responsible for generating, regenerating and repairing all cells.

Get your aminos from meat, fish, eggs and other protein rich food.

3. Eat to maintain hormonal balance

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Check out the list of foods for hormone balance below.

4. Eat the right foods to fill you up

If you’re eating the same amount of food you ate in your 20’s, you’re eating too much.

With the natural decline in muscle mass, hormone levels and metabolism you need fewer calories as you get older.

The super-charged smoothies, soups and whole-food meals in the age-defying diet will keep you satisfied and prevent cravings.

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