Why women over 40 gain weight and what they can do to lose it

Yes, hacking into one’s metabolism is one of the most difficult tasks to achieve. With increasing age, our body is unable to build muscles the way it did when young. The muscle mass tends to become less, and the body is now capable of comparatively burning fewer calories. In women, this fluctuation in hormones causes a flurry of changes – from decreased bone density and leaner muscle mass to lower sex drive and severe (also unpredictable) mood swings.

  Menopause also slows down metabolism. But that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible task to achieve.

What is the secret to losing weight after 40?

To jump-start a healthy weight loss, you should focus mainly on the lifestyle choices (that, unlike biology) are totally within your control. Here are a few steps that would help you do that:

1. Load up on a healthy diet: Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. According to health experts, these are rich in fibre and help in effectively maintaining your portion control strategy as well.
2. Never skip breakfast: The golden rule of eating breakfast like a king applies here too as for ageing women, especially a breakfast rich in lean protein, fibre, and plant-based fats is the best option for curbing hunger and cravings throughout the day.
3. Watch your dinner: It’s a myth at eating at night can lead to weight gain. However, it is more about what you eat. Toss up a healthy salad or soup to consume a moderate amount of calories. Make sure to eat smaller portions and track calories with a food app or a diary.
4. Cook healthy meals: A lot of extra calories are added to food from the way it is prepared. Instead of frying try baking, air frying, grilling or broiling which makes the dishes appetising and flavoursome.
5. Make time for exercise: Most women over 40 tend to neglect this aspect of life, getting busy with kids, work and social life. No matter what, take out time to exercise and work out for at least 30 minutes every day to keep the metabolism going.
6. Do not stress: However common it is to stress on small things, it leads to bingeing on unhealthy and calorie-laden foods that make it harder for the body to break down fat. Try some meditation and deep breathing techniques or read a good book to ward off the stress.

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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12 signs you need more magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral found in many types of foods; it plays an essential role in human DNA production and repair, and in maintaining healthy bones, nerves and muscles. Though it is readily available, most Americans do not meet their need for magnesium through their diet. 

 

The National Institutes of Health reports that teenage girls and men over the age of 70 are the most likely to suffer from a magnesium deficiency; if you're not in either of those categories, you still should consider getting your magnesium level checked if you suffer the following 12 symptoms.

 

1. Low energy. "Magnesium is involved in at least 300 different chemical reactions in our body, and a lot have to do with energy production," functional medicine nutritionist told Reader's Digest. "A sign of low magnesium can be low energy." 

2. Twitching or cramping. Because magnesium plays an important role in muscle relaxation, insufficient intake can result in unintended muscle movement. "Without magnesium, our muscles would be in a constant state of contraction," says an expert.

 

3. Frequent headaches. Magnesium deficiency lowers serotonin levels, causes blood vessels to constrict and affects neurotransmitter function, all related to headaches -- especially migraines. MigraineAgain estimates that 50% of migraine sufferers have a magnesium deficiency. 

4. Insomnia. If you're having a hard time falling or staying asleep, it may be due to low levels of magnesium, particularly if you are experiencing a lot of stress. Stress hormones increase blood pressure and heart rate; this is partly accomplished by depleting the body of its magnesium, explains Dr. Ronald Hoffman. If there isn't enough magnesium available for the body to replenish itself, sleeping becomes a problem. 

 

5. Irregular heartbeat. With low magnesium levels, the heart can have trouble staying in its regular rhythm. Doctors often prescribe magnesium supplements for patients who complain of an irregular heartbeat.

 

6. Increased sensitivity to noise. Not having enough magnesium curtails its role in stabilizing the nervous system, Hoffman says. This often results in hyperflexia, an enhanced startle reflex.

 

7. Seizures. Seizures can result when the nervous system is severely compromised due to lack of magnesium, reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

8. Low bone density. Magnesium plays a major role in bone formation, and the majority of the body's magnesium is stored in the bones. "People with higher intakes of magnesium have a higher bone mineral density," says the NIH.  

 

9. Constipation. Bowel movements often slow down without enough magnesium in the body. Magnesium is the main ingredient in many over-the-counter laxatives.

 

10. High blood pressure. Magnesium is very important in maintaining a healthy blood pressure; a deficiency can definitely cause pressure to be too high. "Eating foods high in magnesium and other minerals can help prevent high blood pressure in people with prehypertension," says  doctors.

 

11. Type 2 diabetes. Breaking down blood sugars is another of magnesium's jobs in the human body. "People with higher amounts of magnesium in their diets tend to have a lower risk of developing diabetes," says the NIH. Research is ongoing to determine whether magnesium therapy can be used in diabetes treatment.  

12. Depression, anxiety, confusion or personality changes. Low levels of magnesium in the brain can affect neurological functions that result in all sorts of problems. Studies have shown that some phobias -- such as agoraphobia -- have developed as a result of low magnesium levels, Dr. Hoffman says. Magnesium has long been used as an effective home remedy for these symptoms, says Psychology Today in an article titled "Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill."

 

If you suspect that you may be suffering from a magnesium deficiency, it is advisable to confirm your suspicion by consulting your doctor. If you are not sure how to bring the topic up, next time you are at the doctor, here are 12+ questions about magnesium you'll want answers to.

The safest way to increase magnesium intake is to simply adjust your diet through eating magnesium-rich foods. In the unlikely event of ingesting excess magnesium in food, it is safely eliminated by healthy kidneys. Excess magnesium from supplements cannot be eliminated in this way and can result in enough toxicity to cause cardiac arrest.

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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12 signs you need more magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral found in many types of foods; it plays an essential role in human DNA production and repair, and in maintaining healthy bones, nerves and muscles. Though it is readily available, most Americans do not meet their need for magnesium through their diet. 

 

The National Institutes of Health reports that teenage girls and men over the age of 70 are the most likely to suffer from a magnesium deficiency; if you're not in either of those categories, you still should consider getting your magnesium level checked if you suffer the following 12 symptoms.

 

 1. Low energy. "Magnesium is involved in at least 300 different chemical reactions in our body, and a lot have to do with energy production," functional medicine nutritionist Alison Boden told Reader's Digest. "A sign of low magnesium can be low energy." 

 

2. Twitching or cramping. Because magnesium plays an important role in muscle relaxation, insufficient intake can result in unintended muscle movement. "Without magnesium, our muscles would be in a constant state of contraction," says Ancient Minerals.

 

3. Frequent headaches. Magnesium deficiency lowers serotonin levels, causes blood vessels to constrict and affects neurotransmitter function, all related to headaches -- especially migraines. MigraineAgain estimates that 50% of migraine sufferers have a magnesium deficiency. 

 

4. Insomnia. If you're having a hard time falling or staying asleep, it may be due to low levels of magnesium, particularly if you are experiencing a lot of stress. Stress hormones increase blood pressure and heart rate; this is partly accomplished by depleting the body of its magnesium, explains Dr. Ronald Hoffman. If there isn't enough magnesium available for the body to replenish itself, sleeping becomes a problem.

5. Irregular heartbeat. With low magnesium levels, the heart can have trouble staying in its regular rhythm. Doctors often prescribe magnesium supplements for patients who complain of an irregular heartbeat.

 

6. Increased sensitivity to noise. Not having enough magnesium curtails its role in stabilizing the nervous system, Hoffman says. This often results in hyperflexia, an enhanced startle reflex.

 

7. Seizures. Seizures can result when the nervous system is severely compromised due to lack of magnesium, reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

8. Low bone density. Magnesium plays a major role in bone formation, and the majority of the body's magnesium is stored in the bones. "People with higher intakes of magnesium have a higher bone mineral density," says the NIH.

9. Constipation. Bowel movements often slow down without enough magnesium in the body. Magnesium is the main ingredient in many over-the-counter laxatives. 

 

10. High blood pressure. Magnesium is very important in maintaining a healthy blood pressure; a deficiency can definitely cause pressure to be too high. "Eating foods high in magnesium and other minerals can help prevent high blood pressure in people with prehypertension," says WebMD.  

11. Type 2 diabetes. Breaking down blood sugars is another of magnesium's jobs in the human body. "People with higher amounts of magnesium in their diets tend to have a lower risk of developing diabetes," says the NIH. Research is ongoing to determine whether magnesium therapy can be used in diabetes treatment. 

 

12. Depression, anxiety, confusion or personality changes. Low levels of magnesium in the brain can affect neurological functions that result in all sorts of problems. Studies have shown that some phobias -- such as agoraphobia -- have developed as a result of low magnesium levels, Dr. Hoffman says. Magnesium has long been used as an effective home remedy for these symptoms, says Psychology Today in an article titled "Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill."

 

If you suspect that you may be suffering from a magnesium deficiency, it is advisable to confirm your suspicion by consulting your doctor. If you are not sure how to bring the topic up, next time you are at the doctor, here are 12+ questions about magnesium you'll want answers to. read the next post.

 

The safest way to increase magnesium intake is to simply adjust your diet through eating magnesium-rich foods. In the unlikely event of ingesting excess magnesium in food, it is safely eliminated by healthy kidneys. Excess magnesium from supplements cannot be eliminated in this way and can result in enough toxicity to cause cardiac arrest.

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes    
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