I have exercized most of my adult life and still do. It doesn't seem to matter if I do or don't or if I cut back on food. I do not eat deserts or junk food. I am 5'4" and 133, well toned for my age- but was only 130 a few months ago. My routine has not changed. I would like to be 125 at least, but nothing I do works. I know metab slows down, but this is ridiculous. Any older females out there that have found a solution?
2007-01-14 04:55:25 · 10 answers · asked by Judy A 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I also live an active style and at one time, despite everything remaining the same, felt myself slowing down and becoming tired. First I thought it was just natural - aging, but a doctor caught it during an annual phsyical.
It was an underactive thyroid. For whatever reason it wasn't functioning normally anymore. The prescription had me back at normal immediately! And I was able to ween myself from these pills (Levithyroxine) about a year later.
So have your blood tested for everything and make sure all of your levels are where they should be.
2007-01-14 05:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Larry H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish I could help you. I'm not quite where you're at but in my 40s I certainly find it a challenge too.
Remember that 3500 calories make a pound.
You need to pay attention to the calories you consume in a day, and try to burn off more calories in a day than you consume.
So if you want to lose a pound in a week, divide 3500 by 7 and burn off that many calories MORE in day than you intake.
Adding a good brisk walk for an hour more each day should burn at least 300 colaries daily so that in itself might do the trick if you watch your intake.
You're right about metabolism slowing. Some people believe you can speed it up by diet and the things you eat and WHEN you eat them. Try reading up on books about metabolism and see if there's any tips there that work too. Good luck.
2007-01-14 05:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Judy,
You and my Mom are about the same age. Mom goes to the gym everyday and she lifts weights. Not body builder lifting, but enough to be tone. She looks really good (Dad is just starting to get a belly). Dense bodies burn fat naturally.
You are a good size and weight. Talk to a trainer at your gym and see what she can recommend. Maybe you need to add weights to your routine, since your body has changed but your routine has not.
Keep up the great work!
2007-01-14 05:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not difficulty too a lot about weight. Like too skinny is basically hard. i became skinny-ish and it appeared elementary to me like malnourished. So I basically wanting to attain some weight and ended up exercising consultation like your self to remodel the fat to muscle. yet i'm a guy so i wager that's different for females. basically declaring in case you do not experience solid then basically eat!! Aha be at liberty with who you're
2016-10-17 01:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as we get older out metabolism continue to slow down, but you are at a healthy weight
5'4", 133 lbs.
Your BMI score is: 22.8
A BMI score of 18.5 to 24.9 indicates you have a healthy body fat ratio. Remember to keep your healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising
2007-01-14 05:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say your routine hasn't changed- there's your answer. You need to change your exercise routine, do different exercises- running instead of cycling, yoga instead of treadmill, whatever. Switch it up. Your body becomes accustomed to any level of activity and you need to keep the variety going. Its not that you have to do more exercise necessarily, just different types. Same with your diet- don't eat the same menus all the time with the same ingredients- change it up.
2007-01-14 05:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still basic arithmetic...Take in more calories than you burn they turn to fat, take in less and your body will burn fat...that's a little oversimplified..for instance, if you reduce intake drastically,
your metabolism goes into starvation mode and you conserve energy. I suggest cutting back on carbohydrates...your body burns them in preference to fat...and reducing portion size. At your weight, if you overdo the dieting , you will start to burn protein which can have bad results.
2007-01-14 05:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by hwfiedler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our bodies are meant to carry fat. try using a WOMEN'S diet supplement pill, and cut out ALL fried food, and sweets. try taking a long walk , and do your favorite excersises.
2007-01-14 05:04:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are getting all worried over nothing. Relax & enjoy
2007-01-14 05:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-14 05:39:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋