Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life After 40

As we get older, our body burns calories less effectively. This doesn’t mean however that at 40, you cannot afford to feel and look good anymore. Remember, as they always say, 40 is the new 30! If you have that extra weight, the first thing that you have to do is to lose it. You don’t really have to buy those expensive equipment or hire a personal trainer. Looking good when you’re over 40 does not require you to shell out huge amount of money. The keystone for succeeding with your weight loss program once you reached 40 is strength training because it helps build lean muscles. And when you increase your lean muscles, you burn more calories. Push yourself a little bit and do at least 20 sit-ups, 20 leg lifts and 20 squats every single day. You’ll see overall improvements in a couple of months. It will take hardwork before you see considerable results.

Keep track of your weight, don’t be afraid of the scale so that you’ll know if your current workout routine or diet is actually working.

What about your health? You have probably taken your health for granted when you were younger but as you age, you can’t simply afford that anymore. Whatever you do, whatever you eat and drink has a direct effect in your body. Stop smoking and stop drinking alcohol so much. You’re saving yourself from prescription drugs and tons of expensive hospital bills in the future if you quit now. Smoking and drinking also dehydrates the skin making it lose its natural moisture and elasticity. I’m sure you don’t want to look older than your age. Visit your doctor regularly to have your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and your albumin checked. Whatever symptoms or aches you are feeling, don’t take them for granted, remember that as we grow older, our organs deteriorate as well. Symptoms might mean that there’s an underlying disease. The sooner you find out the less complications you have to deal with later on.

Aside from proper diet, exercise and regular check ups, you also have to manage your stress level. Stress will either make you lose or gain weight. Some people actually overeat when they are stressed out. Try to find quality time with yourself so you can relax and forget about the worries of the day. Even if it means 30 minutes in the bath tub, a massage or just by watching a movie will do. Take care of yourself because nobody else can do this on your behalf. When you feel good inside, it will definitely radiate outside.

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