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Weight gain that is accumulated as we grow older
is often confused with a slow metabolism.
Fact is, as we grow older, our activity
level slowly fades, thus triggering slow
weight gain.
Sure
- the metabolism naturally slows down as
we age BUT activity levels also fire up
and strengthen our metabolisms. Activity
can help a sluggish metabolism speed up.
ACTIVITY
& WEIGHT:
What
happens to a dog that no longer runs outdoors?
A child who is locked to a school
desk all day, then to the television or
video game in the evening? And the
same thing happens to older adults as they
age and activity levels decline.
Many
times, poor health slows us down - unwillingly.
Those individuals who were formally
active find this situation very taxing and
stressful.
Many
individuals find that as they age,
they actually want LESS food to eat. Although
it's a natural process, as we age food doesn't
taste as intense as in our younger years.
If
you are over forty and find that you seem
to be a victim of slow weight gain, take
a look at your current diet as well as your
current activity level. By incorporating
a brisk walk into your daily routine, you
can halt weight gain in its tracks!
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