Aging & Your Metabolism (action steps included!)

Have you ever heard of the "middle-age spread"?

It's what can happen when you hit your 30's to 40's and your metabolism starts to change.

In a nutshell, your body starts to gain fat because of shifting hormones and the aging process.

Despite what you have read (and meayb even felt): gaining weight as you get older is not inevitable!!

In this blog post, I've put together a list of 4 things you can start doing (today!) to help fight middle-age spread - even if you are still in your 20's. The sooner you get a headstart, the better.

4 Action Steps To Help Your Metabolism As You Age Gracefully

1. Move more. Studies show that as you get older, you typically move less - both during your everyday activities and in your workouts.

That's why it is so important to start a regular exercise habit with activities you enjoy and find hobbies that keep you active.

2. Keep your muscle. It's normal to lose muscle as you get older, but it's not inevitable.

With regular strength-building workouts (at least two times per week), it's not only possible to KEEP your muscles as you get older, but even REBUILD.

This helps keep you strong and active, plus it stokes up your metabolism!

A qualified coach can help you put together a plan that works for you and at the level you are at right now, and even if you have a busy schedule. Our More Energy, Better Health in 30 Days would be a great place to start! For more information, send me an email.

3. Eat enough protein. As people get older, they often skimp on their protein intake. Aim for 10% to 35% of your total daily calories - go on the higher side if you are active.

To make sure you get the MOST out of your protein intake, spread it out over the course of the day, since studies show that to be more effective.

4. Make it a lifestyle. As you get older, the way your cells metabolize fuel naturally slows down.

The bad news is there isn't a lot you can do about this, BUT ... research show this has only a minor impact compared with lower activity and muscle mass!

The best thing you can do is follow a healthy lifestyle: getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, managing your stress levels, staying active, and eat whole-foods-based nutrition to help you stay healthy and have energy for everyday activities with familly and friends.

Remember, it's not the big steps you take occasionally that have the biggest impact on your health and wellness. It is the little things you do every single day.

Make your day an amazing day,

Francois, MES, CES, CLT, CBT

CEO | Chief Medical & Cancer Exercise Specialist

PS If you want to know exactly how we help individuals with busy schedules get exercises into their life, you can find out more information by sending me an email and I will share how we do that!