WEIGHT AND AGING

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WEIGHT AND AGING

1.     Thinner is not better as you age. Keep some fat and a lot of muscle. Do not become frail

2.     Your metabolism actually begins to slow down in your 20s.  You burn 150 calories less per day and every ten years after another 150 less.

3.     Eating too much is NOT the cause of weight gain as you age. It is decreased muscle mass and metabolic slow down.

4.     Menopause does NOT cause weight gain. It is the loss of muscle and the decreased metabolism

5.     After the age of 50 men need about 2000 calories per day and women need 1800.  A good estimate is to multiply your weight by 10 and this gives your calories to maintain your current weight.

6.     Gaining weight is NOT a fault of aging is a fault of not knowing your body.

7.     It is NEVER to late to add muscle. Loss of muscle in arms and legs is #1 reason for falls and nursing home placement

8.     Taste may fade as you age so spicing up your food is important to keep interest away from carbohydrates

9.     Do not allow yourself to age unmindfully. You can slow it and reverse it

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