Saturday, September 24, 2011

Difference of Dieting Over 50

If you're someone who's beyond the age of 50 who is looking to lose some body fat, you might start to wonder if there should be a difference in the approach you use versus the approach of someone who is younger.

After all, your body is different now than when you were in your twenties, so it only stands to reason that you may need to use a different type of diet.

So what differences should someone over 50 take note of? What alternations will best help you see success?

Let's go over the main things that you should know so that you can get right on track to progress.

Alterations To Your Calorie Intake

The very first thing that you will likely want to do is use a slightly lower calorie intake at this point in your life.  Now, there is the common saying that the metabolism naturally slows with age.  While this is true, it's not for the reason many people believe.

The primary reason why your metabolism will decrease as you get older is because you're losing lean muscle tissue.  If you're someone who has been active for the last 20 years, then you likely don't need to use a reduced calorie intake as you will have more lean muscle tissue.

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