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Writer's pictureBernadette Henry

Diet Change For Weight Loss After 40






One of the most important things to do when you are trying to get in shape is taking caution of your diet. This does not take any time from your schedule and you will feel much healthier when you eat the right foods in the right quantity.

One of the best ways to change your diet is to change to an organic one. It is good to increase the fiber in your diet, which will clean out your colon of all negative weight loss inhibitors. This means that instead of eating refined or processed foods, you should eat whole grain foods like brown rice and whole wheat bread. This has more fiber and less bad fats such as trans-fat and cholesterol.

You should also increase your input of protein, minerals, and vitamins. To do this it is good to eat more fruits and vegetables and substitute red meat for fish and chicken. These meats have less calories and fat and still provide more protein.

One of the most important parts of changing your diet is to eliminate junk food. This will include candy, chips, popcorn, ice cream, milk shakes and soda. You can substitute fruits and vegetable snacks instead. Instead of sodas you can drink water or dilute juice with water for flavor. You will find this makes a huge difference in your sugar and fat intake.

You will feel healthier and have more energy when you change your diet. At first you may feel a little different with the extra fiber and complete change in food, but this will soon pass, and your body will work better and more efficiently. You will have more energy and feel like an entirely new, better person.

Keeping fit does not just depend on exercises, diet also plays an important part in improving your body. Remember that looking after your health and staying fit is an investment in yourself and something you should not neglect, or you will find that you will regret poor health habits later. Diet is one part of staying fit that does not take any time and you will reap the benefits throughout your life once you get into a good habit. With these few points you can make huge strides towards staying fit and healthy and being able to do the things you want to do.


Thank you for reading. What changes will you make to your diet after reading this?







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krysmack72
Jul 06, 2020

I just recently received a kidney transplant and I have about 10lbs I have been having issues getting off. I have started morning walks.I bought a jump rope after I saw all of your posts in our FB group.. I haven't jumped rope in years...I'm so uncoordinated. Missing skips is painful.


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laurenneedslove
Jul 06, 2020

definitely eating less junk food - its hard but a definite must

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mina_geter
Jul 06, 2020

After reading this I definitely want to make better snacking choices 😃

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coachtysha
Jul 05, 2020

Excellent advice! Diet is key 🔑

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