If any of you follow NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser,” you know that this season, the contestants started in three teams based on age – the 20-somethings, the 30-49 year olds and those 50 plus.
Most of us would probably think the 20-somethings have an advantage, but is that really the case?
From personal experience, I was thin in my late 20’s. Now, ten years later, I weigh a few pounds more, but I also work out more and wear the same size clothing. Staying thin takes more effort than it used to, but it IS possible!
Why is this?
In our 20’s, our metabolism is going strong. Most of us are still very active, and some of us are still growing in our early 20’s. If you were athletic in school, chances are you still have some muscle mass from that time. It seems you can eat and drink all you want and not gain a pound.
Even if you did gain the freshman 15 in college (or even the freshman 40), the weight seems to fall off with minimal effort. Then the big 3-0 hits.
What happens?
After age 30, many factors lead to weight gain:
So…is all hope lost?
The good news is weight loss IS possible after age 30 and beyond. As seen on “The Biggest Loser,” those over 50 CAN lose weight. More time and energy may be needed than when we were in our 20’s but it CAN be done!
What does it take to lose weight–at any age?
Try to reduce your calorie intake by 100 calories daily and use these simple tips below to move more.
At Home:
At Work:
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