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How to Lose Weight After 50: Diet, Exercise and Wellness Tips From Doctors and Experts
Closer shares simple and healthy tips, as told by experts and doctors, on how to lose weight after the age of 50, including getting enough rest and dieting.
Stay Strong: “Muscle is more metabolically active — it burns more calories than fat,” explains Dr. William Yancy, Medical Director at Duke University’s Lifestyle and Weight Management Center. Eat Well: As the National Council on Aging concludes, “Every bite counts as you age, so fill your body with vitamin and mineral-rich foods — and not empty calories.” Focus on fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and whole grains rich with calcium, folic acid, fiber, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acid, potassium and vitamins B-12 and D. Keep Calm: According to Dr. Scott Kahan, the director of DC’s National Center for Weight and Wellness, “In addition to managing our personal lives, we often have stressful careers, the challenges of raising children, paying a mortgage, and so on, not to mention having to start to think about retirement, empty nesting and so forth.” To combat stress — and those extra pounds — try meditation, tai chi, or another relaxation method.
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