WOMEN over 40 generally find it harder to lose weight and stay in shape. Hormonal changes, plus poor eating habits, accentuate the problems of slower metabolism, thicker waistlines and creeping weight gain.
Though hormonal changes are inevitable for women over 40, there are healthy eating tips which women over 40 could follow to lose weight and stay in shape.
Here are five healthy eating tips for women over 40:
Healthy Eating Tip 1 – Do Not Skip Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is needed to rev up the body’s metabolism (after a night of fast) so it can start burning calories at the next meal. Skip breakfast – and the body’s metabolism slows down throughout the day; thus, burning less calories and making it harder to lose weight and stay in shape.
No matter how busy you are preparing in breakfast for the kids or family, do not skip breakfast. Grab a fruit if you are in a hurry.
Healthy Eating Tip 2 – Cut Down On Sodas And Sugary Drinks
Families eating out often end up in fast-food joints because of the children’s clamoring for fries and soda.
Soda drinking is bad for women over 40 who want to lose weight and stay in shape because of its very high sugar content (there are 10 teaspoons of sugar in one ounce of soda!) Soda does not contain any fiber or nutrients; causes rapid spikes in blood sugar and insulin, resulting in subsequent lows in blood sugar. Hunger returns and guess what, more soda and more sugary foods.

