Over time your body’s metabolism naturally begins to slow down, about 5 percent for each decade after 40. This means that as you get older you may gain more weight, especially if you continue to eat the same amount of food that you did when you were younger, and don’t do much exercise.

Over 40 weight loss is more difficult for middle aged and senior people who need to work harder to if they want to have their desired weight. With a few small changes  in your lifestyle you can keep the weight off and the energy up.

1. Calories are in all beverages and with sodas (soft drinks) Sodium (salt) is also present in high numbers. This causes bloating and water retention. Avoid these as much as you can.

I know that the sensation you get from drinking a coke can be amazing, and it seems to feel great at the time! Unfortunately the resultant gaining of weight is not so good.

It is best to stay with drinking water ( at least 8 glasses a day) and homemade teas. These soda drinks are not good for you at all, they all have a concentration of sugar in them.

Milk, juice, and alcohol are all extremely high in calories because they also contain a lot of sugar. There is no simpler, more effective rapid fat loss technique than that of drinking water.

For the majority of dieters out there high calorie, high fat food is the number one enemy, and obviously limiting one’s intake of those dietary offenders will have a positive impact for anyone looking to lose weight quickly.

Some people become so focused on the calorie count of the foods they eat that they completely ignore how many calories they are taking in when they quench their thirst.

There is one refreshing, zero calorie beverage that is thirst quenching, and is the very cornerstone of a healthy body: Water. By replacing much of your daily liquid intake with water you will be taking in hundreds of fewer calories, and that will have a huge impact on helping you lose weight quickly.

Water will not only help you flatten your tummy, but you will feel healthier, more energetic, and both your heart and your teeth will thank you for limiting your daily sugar intake.

2.Start doing a low impact exercise like yoga, Pilates, walking, climbing, and gentle swimming. The aim here is muscle tone and maintaining health.

As your metabolism slows down you may be tempted to start working out even harder and over train which can have a worse result. When you over train your body goes into conservation mode and hangs onto the weight even harder.

Work with your body’s biological changes and don’t punish your body. Don’t try and fight nature.

3. The benefits of healthy eating habits include eating 1 can of black beans a day. Black beans contain fiber which fills you up and helps to stop you snacking between meals, as well as speeding up your digestion. There are 25 grams of fiber and proteins in one can for the low price of just 50 cents. economical and good for you.

4. Have at least 3 apples every day as a snack or just before a meal. Apples contain fiber and water which are both good for you.

5. Avoid, or cut down on smoking, not getting enough sleep , drinking ( alcohol is especially bad as it contains empty calories which PILE on people over the age of 40  (especially to excess),

A lot of salt and too much sugar! To stay in good health. you will need to stop these type of bad habits that cause havoc with a slowing metabolism. You will find that you bloat easier, gain weight easier, and have a much tougher time losing extra pounds!

6. Get your vitamins. Stat taking a multi vitamin and have a look at your diet. Eat more vegetables and fruits on a daily basis. As we get older, and our metabolism slows down, it is very important to make sure that our nutritional needs and being met and this can be done through diet.

7. Park the car. It is amazing how dependent we’ve become on vehicles in this society. Whenever we need to get somewhere we hop in the car, regardless of how close that destination might be.

If you find yourself nodding your head as you read this then you are missing a golden opportunity to help achieve your rapid weight loss goals. By walking or cycling to your destination you can burn hundreds of extra calories daily without sacrificing anything but a little extra time.

Now, naturally this is a process you should ease into. Don’t make a 25 mile round trip your first time on the bike. However, a 2 mile sojourn to grab a carton of milk shouldn’t put much duress on your body, and you’ll arrive home feeling energized to boot.

As you start to incorporate this extra exercise into your daily routine you’ll find that meeting your rapid weight loss goals becomes that much easier.

Be flexible with your idea of what weight you should be. As we get older, we should be able to relax on this idea of our “perfect number”. Ask your doctor what a healthy weight range is for you, and be OKAY when you are within that range!

There you have it. Over 40 fitness is not as difficult to do as you think it is. It is just a matter of applying techniques that suit you in your daily regime.