Many women over the age of 40 want to lose weight. But the problem is that many of them feel like they are too old or simply can't do it. Let me first say that you are not too old. You really can do this. You can lose the weight if you're willing to put in the time and effort that it takes. There is no magic diet pill or solution for losing weight.
It takes good old hard work, determination and commitment. If you possess those three attributes, keep reading as I am going to share with you five really great weight loss tips for women over 40.
Set A Reasonable Goal
Many women will go into this process trying to drop 25 to 30 pounds in the first month. Is that possible? Absolutely! However, most people aren't willing to do what it takes to lose that amount of weight in that amount of time. So when I say set a reasonable goal, I'm saying set a goal that you know you are willing to put in the work to accomplish.
Otherwise you will just set yourself up for disappointment. And once you are disappointed, you will stop eating right, you will stop exercising and you will end up right back where you started.
Don't Tell Every One You Are Trying To Lose Weight
Unfortunately people can be very cruel sometimes. Once you tell them you're trying to lose weight they will start judging you and they can make you feel very uncomfortable. That's why it's a good idea to only tell a few close friends. Tell friends that you truly trust and know will support you throughout this process.
Having a few people in your corner to support you is very important. When you get down and want to give up, that support group is what will help you stay on track and reach your goals.
Don't Go Cold Turkey
When trying to lose weight a lot of people will go cold turkey and cut out all the foods they love. While you do need to start eating healthier, you don't want to go cold turkey. When you completely eliminate its food group, you start to feel like you are sacrificing way too much. And that will lead to you binge eating and overdoing it.
So instead of trying to go cold turkey, try the more gradual approach. Maybe start by eliminating soldiers from your diet. Try to go a whole week without drinking a soda and then reward yourself with just one soda on the weekend. This might not seem like much, but so does our full of empty calories. So by eliminating a few sodas a week you put yourself in a great position to lose weight.
Get The Support Of Your Spouse
If you are married, it is very important that you get the support of your spouse and anyone else living in your house. Ask them to be sensitive to what you're trying to do. If you can't handle it, ask them not to eat cookies, ice cream and other junk foods in front of you. This simple step will help you stay focused and ultimately reach your weight loss goals.
Go Workout
Listen, eating right is only half the battle. If you want to truly maximize your weight loss, you'll have to start working out on a regular basis. There is no way around this. Your diet can only get you so far. If you want to get toned and stronger, you will have to get and the gym and exercise.
Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do. I know because I struggled with my weight my whole life. But once I learned how and what to eat that all changed. I started to lose weight and feel confident again. You too can do the same thing. Are you ready to feel confident and sexy again? If so check out Eat Yourself Thin NOW!
By H. Miller
