6 Weight Loss Tips as You Age
4. Get your thyroid hormones checked at regular intervals
Women are twice more prone to thyroid problems than men. Increasing age adds further to the risk. Hypothyroidism, in which the body produces less thyroid hormone than required, makes you lethargic and prone to weight gain. So have your thyroid hormones checked at regular intervals to see if thyroid imbalance is the culprit behind your weight loss failure.
5. Keep a check on your estrogen
It is natural for estrogen levels to drop with age. This causes a slower metabolic rate which leads to gain in stubborn fat. So you need to check with your doctor regularly to ensure that you are not in for a major estrogen imbalance as you age. The doctor would also help you prescribe some hormone medication if required.
6. Stay away from depression
It is common for women to feel more and more depressed as they age. Hormonal imbalance, self-critical attitude, feeling of not accomplishing all that you dreamed in earlier life, family problems – all play a role in this. So give yourself a break and attain peace with what you have. It’s because depression and sadness trigger overeating in women which lead to weight gain. So stay happy to stay slim and healthy.
