Age is just a number.
But when it comes to shedding pounds, that number is part of the equation. You've probably noticed that the pounds come on easier — and come off harder — as the years creep up. That's because things are changing: your hormones, your level of activity and the way your body stores fat.
Although you may still feel like you're in your 30s, the undeniable fact is that there are physiological forces at work behind the scenes, especially when it comes to losing weight.
That's not to say you need to wave the white flag of surrender. Instead, consider these small and achievable tweaks to lose weight after 50:
- Take up weights. You need not join a gym full of buff muscleheads to reap the benefits of weight training.
