Smart tips for fitness at any age!
If your over 40 , you've probably noticed that is very easy to gain and and very hard to sometimes lose weight. Changes in hormone levels, eating habits, activity level ( moving food up to your mouth doesn't count as an activity lol ). Here are a few tips to help. Here are 7 ways that can help you!
1. Eat your fruits and veggies. They have the nutrients with added sugars in them , fiber and can serve as a great snack while watching your favorite show.
2. Don't skip breakfast ( did you know " breakfast : break-a-fast is derived from the 15th century which meant " dinner " and was the first meal of the day ). Eating breakfast can help lower the chances of you over eating when having a mid-morning snack or smaller lunch portion.
3. Cook your meal and bake your own treats using healthier alternatives for your ingredients ( almond flour, erythritol, coconut flour ) for a complete list please feel free to contact me at kevendb@myfitnesschefchicago.com
4. Don't opt for a second helping everyday you eat. Make eating a more social event ( talk more a the table ) in your life and consume a glass of cool water before your first bite and continue sipping on cool water during your meal . You will be amazed at how much that helps you decrease the amount of calories consumed during your meal.
5. Consider doing resistance training ( body weight counts as resistance training ) and adding that to your fitness routine. It has been proven that muscle burns more fat throughout the day . Don't get me wrong, cardio is great for you ,but you only burn calories while your heart rate is elevated. Once your heart rate returns to normal your body ceases burning excess calories ( beyond what's needed for bodily functions ) . So hit the weights , use your body or exercise bands.
6. Watch what you eat! Be mindful of the choices you make when selecting food. There are many smart phone apps that can help you monitor the quality of food you chose to consume. MyFitnessPal , Fooducate, and Lose It are a few.
7. Get plenty of sleep and find a way to reduce stress in your life ( meditation or a hobby ). Learn to relax ,enjoy family ,friends and life.
