How do you describe "aged"? Reaching a definite age does not mean you are old, and certainly as the years pass does not necessarily mean that you are hopeless. Then add a couple or more extra pounds, can make you feel older. Feeling and looking older affects the way your body ages.
It was easier when you were young to go on a crash diet and get into that prom dress or a new pair of jeans. However, as we get older it is harder to bounce back. Adults who are middle-aged need to be more aware of their health than when they were younger. Studies have shown that most illness that trouble women in their 50s entail health factors that are very much controllable. Being overweight in itself causes stress to the internal organs and joints. Add the symptoms and diseases that plague older adults, your twilight years can turn into a struggle to survive. You can make the choice to live a healthier life. It is never too late to start taking care of yourself. Small steps or drastic changes, depending on your commitment and style.
Yes, this must be done under the advisement of a Doctor, but if yours is like mine, he/she will say €It is about time you listened to me.€ In addition to basic preventive health screening you need to focus on controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar levels and get regular excise.
Here are the five health and fitness tips for women over 50:
1.)Exercise. Studies have shown that daily exercise for women over 50 helps the body to work better and do wellness. A perfect exercise regimen includes aerobic, stretching and strength exercises. Regular exercise the lessen of menopausal symptoms including mood swings, sleep disorders, joint pain and hot flashes. It also reduces the risk of cardiac disorders, strengthens your bones and aids in losing weight. Strength training or exercise that focus on the core of the body will help keep up the balance. Exercising with a friend that has common goals will help you stick to your resolve to get healthier.
2.)Keep Moving. According to investigations and research, women who move regularly are more likely to meet wellness and enjoy the health benefits. Being sedentary will lead to serious health implications like diabetes. It is important to conduct a daily plan of activities that are simple, plain and pain free. Something that obtains effortless undertaking like simple steps a day. Parking further out in the parking lot on the way in to the big box or taking a spin around the store before you even put anything in your cart. Make and effort just to move more. Buy a cheap pedometer and see how many steps you are not taking. It is recommended for a weight loss program to take 10,000 steps a day. Wears me out just thinking about how lazy I am.
3.)Increase Fiber Intake. The food rich in fiber provides a feeling of completeness and help prevents you from ingesting too much, thus, evade weight gain and make easy for weight loss. According to the study, the beginning of obesity is most common at age of 50 and beyond. Being an overweight woman poses countless health threats. Complications associated with obesity include atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Fiber can help reduce cholesterol levels, and it is recommended to consume at least 10 grams of fiber a day. Whenever, I increase my fiber intake my body reacts by producing more gas. After a couple of days of regular, stools that float, my body seems to adjust and quits making the gas. Developing a habit of taking supplements or eating enough fruits and vegetables is a decision that also depends on your style.
4.)Increase Calcium Intake. It is a universal information that calcium is a major reason in the bone growth and development. However as your body ages you lose bone. As studies show, women over 50 are very much prone to osteoporosis, which is a condition where there is a decrease level of calcium in the body, that leads to bones that are weak and porous,. In general, skeletal system degradation, which includes broken bones that may result in serious complications and hospitalization. Calcium intake prevents osteoporosis, strengthen your bones and promote formation. Then I read another story that you need to take vitamin D so that your body absorbs the calcium that you are taking. I know I want to have strong bones and cannot drink milk or can drink enough yogurt to get what I need. This is a subject you should ask your doctor about.
5.)Calories Count! But so does Fat and Carbs. As women age, everybody system works less powerfully, and this may have a crash on the energy levels. One important matter of women at this age is not vigilant to their daily food intake. Most of us tend to eat whatever we like to eat. This can mean that we overdo on foods that are not good for us. Then combine that with decreased activity, such as watching too much TV, the weight can pack on easier as we age. Whatever plan, diet or lifestyle you choose to eat healthier, you need to do the math and stick to it. If you are counting carbs one day then calories, the switch to part control the result will not be a sustainable lifestyle change. I have heard many times you are what you eat.
Eating foods especially over age 50, you must base not only to your wants but needs as well. If you choose to sit all day then say you are too tired to exercise, then do not be surprised when the scale screams €help me€ when you step on it. If you choose to buy bigger and bigger clothes every year, do wonder where you went wrong. Adding exercise, fiber, supplements and watching what you eat can greatly enhance your life. You can choose to have a healthier body and active lifestyle. Sure I will be tough at the first, but the rewards will come later as you have truly golden years of health.
It was easier when you were young to go on a crash diet and get into that prom dress or a new pair of jeans. However, as we get older it is harder to bounce back. Adults who are middle-aged need to be more aware of their health than when they were younger. Studies have shown that most illness that trouble women in their 50s entail health factors that are very much controllable. Being overweight in itself causes stress to the internal organs and joints. Add the symptoms and diseases that plague older adults, your twilight years can turn into a struggle to survive. You can make the choice to live a healthier life. It is never too late to start taking care of yourself. Small steps or drastic changes, depending on your commitment and style.
Yes, this must be done under the advisement of a Doctor, but if yours is like mine, he/she will say €It is about time you listened to me.€ In addition to basic preventive health screening you need to focus on controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar levels and get regular excise.
Here are the five health and fitness tips for women over 50:
1.)Exercise. Studies have shown that daily exercise for women over 50 helps the body to work better and do wellness. A perfect exercise regimen includes aerobic, stretching and strength exercises. Regular exercise the lessen of menopausal symptoms including mood swings, sleep disorders, joint pain and hot flashes. It also reduces the risk of cardiac disorders, strengthens your bones and aids in losing weight. Strength training or exercise that focus on the core of the body will help keep up the balance. Exercising with a friend that has common goals will help you stick to your resolve to get healthier.
2.)Keep Moving. According to investigations and research, women who move regularly are more likely to meet wellness and enjoy the health benefits. Being sedentary will lead to serious health implications like diabetes. It is important to conduct a daily plan of activities that are simple, plain and pain free. Something that obtains effortless undertaking like simple steps a day. Parking further out in the parking lot on the way in to the big box or taking a spin around the store before you even put anything in your cart. Make and effort just to move more. Buy a cheap pedometer and see how many steps you are not taking. It is recommended for a weight loss program to take 10,000 steps a day. Wears me out just thinking about how lazy I am.
3.)Increase Fiber Intake. The food rich in fiber provides a feeling of completeness and help prevents you from ingesting too much, thus, evade weight gain and make easy for weight loss. According to the study, the beginning of obesity is most common at age of 50 and beyond. Being an overweight woman poses countless health threats. Complications associated with obesity include atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Fiber can help reduce cholesterol levels, and it is recommended to consume at least 10 grams of fiber a day. Whenever, I increase my fiber intake my body reacts by producing more gas. After a couple of days of regular, stools that float, my body seems to adjust and quits making the gas. Developing a habit of taking supplements or eating enough fruits and vegetables is a decision that also depends on your style.
4.)Increase Calcium Intake. It is a universal information that calcium is a major reason in the bone growth and development. However as your body ages you lose bone. As studies show, women over 50 are very much prone to osteoporosis, which is a condition where there is a decrease level of calcium in the body, that leads to bones that are weak and porous,. In general, skeletal system degradation, which includes broken bones that may result in serious complications and hospitalization. Calcium intake prevents osteoporosis, strengthen your bones and promote formation. Then I read another story that you need to take vitamin D so that your body absorbs the calcium that you are taking. I know I want to have strong bones and cannot drink milk or can drink enough yogurt to get what I need. This is a subject you should ask your doctor about.
5.)Calories Count! But so does Fat and Carbs. As women age, everybody system works less powerfully, and this may have a crash on the energy levels. One important matter of women at this age is not vigilant to their daily food intake. Most of us tend to eat whatever we like to eat. This can mean that we overdo on foods that are not good for us. Then combine that with decreased activity, such as watching too much TV, the weight can pack on easier as we age. Whatever plan, diet or lifestyle you choose to eat healthier, you need to do the math and stick to it. If you are counting carbs one day then calories, the switch to part control the result will not be a sustainable lifestyle change. I have heard many times you are what you eat.
Eating foods especially over age 50, you must base not only to your wants but needs as well. If you choose to sit all day then say you are too tired to exercise, then do not be surprised when the scale screams €help me€ when you step on it. If you choose to buy bigger and bigger clothes every year, do wonder where you went wrong. Adding exercise, fiber, supplements and watching what you eat can greatly enhance your life. You can choose to have a healthier body and active lifestyle. Sure I will be tough at the first, but the rewards will come later as you have truly golden years of health.
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