What’s the Trick to Looking Younger After 50?
Regardless of gender, genetics, or current health and wellness status, it’s a given fact that our bodies change in our 50s. Even Superman got old. While you might not be able to stop the aging process—mother nature is in control, after all—you can certainly slow it down. The first step to get in front of the inevitable changes is to learn about them. Eat This, Not That! Health asked the top physicians and health and fitness experts in the country to explain all the ways our bodies change as we hit the pivotal age of 50—and how we can respond to the changes the best way possible. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Your Metabolism Slows Down Even More: While your metabolism starts slowing down before 50, once you hit your 50s, you will notice it is significantly slower than your younger years. “This is simply the normal aging process,” points out Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP.
The Rx: While regular exercise can delay this slowdown a bit, it is hard to compete with father time. “The most important thing about a slower metabolism is that it will take fewer calories to start gaining weight,” explains Dr. Mintz. For example, if you had a 2,000 calorie diet during your 30s and 40s and kept your weight perfectly stable, that same exact 2,000 calorie diet may lead you to gain weight in your 50s and 60s. “This means you need to eat less to maintain your weight and restrict your calories even more if you wish to lose weight,” he says.
Excerpted from Eat This, Not That!
