Now that you have lost some weight, you have to work a little harder to keep it off. Fitness over 40 is a lifetime commitment. Rather you were on a diet or an exercise program, this will not be enough. You will have to continue to exercise, and eat healthy.
Exercising 3 to 4 days a week at 30 minutes should be enough for you to maintain your weight, but make sure interval weight training is included at least once a week to help keep your bones and muscles in good condition. People tend to think after they have lost weight, it is going to stay off, but this is far from truth. You have to keep it moving, and challenge yourself. If it is too easy it’s not working. I have completed several workout programs, some I saw results, and then sometimes I did not. This is why variety plays a big role in your exercise, to challenging your body. Variety will help to make sure you are working all body parts. I always switch up routines to make sure I’m getting all the benefits of building a fit body over 40.
I know you heard me enough times mentioning diets and their drawbacks. They do not last forever; this is why you should never get hooked on a diet. The body needs a lot to work including some fats! You have to eat preferably 4 to 5 meals a day, which can be small. This can be hard at times, but remember 1 egg, 1 piece of toast and a piece of fruit can be counted for one small meal. Eating is even more important if you are involved in any type of exercise program or physical activity. As always, continue with the following, plenty of water, veggies, fruit, lean meats, beans, whole wheat. I even enjoy having a cheat day once a week, perfectly normal, just do not over do it!
If you’ve succeeded at weight loss, Congratulations’, and keep pushing for lifetime weight maintenance and fitness over 40!
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