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How to lose weight at 40 for a woman

According to statistics, more than 70% of women complain that by the age of 40 they have gained excess weight. But don't worry, this is fixable. If you are determined, you will definitely come into the desired shape, and we will tell you how best to do it.

Losing weight does not mean becoming happy. You need to lose weight for the sake of health and comfort, in order to feel good and like yourself in the mirror.

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A person's weight depends on a combination of internal processes, personality type, hormonal levels, or taste preferences, often based on childhood or other memories. All this adds up to a feeling of comfort/discomfort and accompanies a person throughout his life.

Discomfort makes you lose weight or get fat until the golden mean is reached - the same weight that is comfortable for a person. So first you need to decide and remember what weight was comfortable for you?

Don't rush things


Forget all the trendy diets that promise results in 2-3 weeks. Regular balanced nutrition is what we need. It is important to choose your diet in such a way that you are always comfortable eating like that. And so that this transition is not painful, you just need to follow a few rules:


  • During the day, there should be 3 main meals, and 2 times you can snack. Watch your portions, they should be small.

  • Eat more complex carbohydrates in the morning: cereals, whole grain bread. And in the afternoon, eat more protein: meat, fish, eggs and cottage cheese.

  • To avoid hunger, try to always eat at about the same time. Snack on vegetables or unsweetened fruits. A light dinner should be no later than 2-3 hours before bedtime. The whole next day depends on what you ate for dinner.

  • Give up starchy foods and sweets. Does not work? The only way to resist temptation is to yield to it. A little scam won't hurt. Give yourself permission to eat something sweet 1-2 times a week in the morning.

  • Eat plenty of vitamin-rich foods. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. But remember that sweet fruits and berries are best eaten in the morning. And it is important to understand that overeating healthy food is no better than just overeating. The portions should be small.

  • Drink more water (at the rate of 30 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight). In summer, this amount should be increased by 20%.

  • Get enough sleep. Sleep helps control appetite by maintaining optimal levels of the hormones leptin, insulin, and cortisol. And with a lack of sleep, appetite increases, as a result, we overeat.


Go in for sports

To lose weight, you need to expend more calories than you consume. This is the basic principle. This means that it is vital for you to move more! Choose any sports section you like - swimming, yoga, dancing, or Nordic walking.

Consult your doctor

If you have been trying to lose weight for a long time, but nothing is working out for you, you should definitely consult with your doctor. He will help you find the cause of your excess weight and tell you how best to eliminate it.