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Difficulty Weight loss ?

 

Why french woman don't get fat – eventhough they consume cheese, egg, wine, ice cream?

 

Aging causes loss in lean body mass, or muscle, which is responsible for a declining metabolic rate. Because women tend to have less muscle mass, they also burn fewer calories per day than men. Additionally, since resting metabolism slows with age, older women can have a harder time losing weight. Losing weight after you turn 50 may be more challenging due to a slowing metabolism -- but it can be done with commitment.

Calorie Deficit

Losing weight, regardless of age or gender depends on creating a consistent negative calorie balance, with one pound of fat loss totaling a net deficit of 3,500 calories. Most weight loss programs for a 50-something or older participant aim for a 500 calorie deficit. This can be accomplished one of three ways. First, by reducing your caloric intake by 500 calories a day. Second, by increasing daily physical activity until calories burned is greater than calories consumed by 500 calories. Lastly and most commonly, decreasing caloric intake creating a 250 calorie deficit and increasing physical activity by 250 calories.