How to Lose Weight in Your 50’s – 7 Weight Loss Tips

But you can start to see some weight loss results if you really set your mind to it and set yourself some goals – 2 week goals, 30 day goals, 3 month goals. Nothing too dramatic or drastic  like “lose 10 pounds in a weekend” or “lose 30 pounds in 30 days”. But realistic ones that allow you to still eat meals – and meals that actually taste good and are filling. I’ve got a couple really good diet plans here that I’ve actually tried which really do work. Carb Cycling is one and the Radical Metabolism is another. If you need less gluten in your diet, then check out the Wheat and Gluten Free Diet as well. All 3 of these diet plans work.

But if you’re also looking for a little help (just like I have) – and some extra tips and strategies – then please read the 7 Weight Loss Tips below, compliments of Libifit.  They may be just what you need to hear.

1. Be More Active. Try walking for at least 30 minutes every day or perform some aerobic exercises daily. If you’re a beginner and are looking for an easy workout to start you off, try my 30 Day Workout Plan for Beginners. It’s designed specifically for the “us over 50 crowd” where you take it slow to get your body and muscles accustom to working out – and you will avoid getting hurt, avoid muscle fatigue, and avoid quitting.
2. Stay away from sugary drinks. Don’t risk your health over soda or sugar free drinks. Simply swap them with water or  better yet, check out the smoothies and juices that are highlighted on this sight – specifically ones for weight loss. There’s quite a few to choose from. Just blend one up when you’re looking for a drink to satisfy your thirst or are starting to feel hungry. Click this link Weight Loss Smoothies to check them out
3. Eat more vegetables. Try to fill up with food that is high in good nutrients. Vegetables will reduce your calories per day and will boost weight loss.
4. Control your portions. Controlling how much food you eat is as essential as eating healthy foods. This is the best weight loss advice ever: “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper”
5. Eat breakfast. This will not only keep you active all day but will also stop you from binge eating. There are 4 very good reasons why you should never skip breakfast – 1) your heart takes a hit 2) your blood sugar drops 3) your metabolism slows and 4) your stress hormones elevate. So do yourself a favor and eat a well balanced breakfast in the morning.  If you don’t have time to sit down, or are always in a hurry – consider a breakfast smoothie. They’ll keep you full until your next meal AND will provide you with all the essential vitamins, minerals and energy you need. Check them out here – Breakfast Smoothies
6. Stay hydrated. Drinking a lot of water will ensure that you are losing weight and avoid mistaking thirst signals for hunger signals.  And here’s a great tip I ran across, one that really works.  It’s called  The “Water First” Secret To Speed Off Weight.  It’s really quite simple – just sip 16 oz. of water before each sitting.  Have your meal laid out before you, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. But before taking that first bite off your plate … drink your water.  It will tame the hunger pains making you less likely to gorge yourself with huge servings or going for seconds.
7. Eat only when you are hungry. Not eating on time will only lead to binge eating making you gain weight in the process. If this means having smaller portions throughout the day, then so be it. Snacks are good – as long as they’re not ones filled with sugar and loaded with calories.