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12 Fat-Blasting Habits To Lose Weight In Your 40s

March 25, 2023 By Lindsey

As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy weight and firm muscles. The onset of the forties can bring about physical changes such as weight gain and muscle fatigue.

However, making some healthy lifestyle choices can help you regain control and feel better about yourself.

We have compiled some of the best tips and tricks to help you revamp your lifestyle and achieve the body you desire.

Follow these recommendations closely, and you will be confident enough to rock your bikini at any beach.

1. Always Be HITT’ing

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves quick and intense moves followed by short periods of recovery.

According to a study in the Journal of Obesity, HIIT is more effective at reducing “abdominal body fat than other types of exercise.”

What’s more, research has found that women over 40 who incorporate HIIT into their routines enjoy similar benefits to those who started even before age 30.

2. Aim for 10,000 Steps A Day

Learning to walk is not only a major milestone for infants, but it’s also one of the most important steps we can take to stay at optimal health.

Walking 10,000 steps a day will keep you limber, prevent atrophy, and maintain healthy cardiovascular function.

3. Plan Your Routine

Your body’s metabolism changes with age, but it doesn’t mean that it has to slow down.

A healthy diet and exercise plan is a sure way to keep it in check.

That way, there’s no room to deviate from the plan.

4. Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water before, during, and after your exercise will keep you feeling younger.

Fluids dilute digestive enzymes and can slow digestion and efficient absorption of vital nutrients.

To get optimal nutrition (protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals) from the foods you eat, drink your fluids 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after your meals.

The right balance of nutrients and healthy digestion are the keys to efficient energy metabolism.

5. Go for a Swim

One of the best places to achieve a well-rounded workout without applying too much stress and strain to your bones and joints is in the pool.

A good swimming routine will work just about every muscle in your body, from your shoulders all the way down to your calves, and leave you feeling more energized than ever.

6. Get 7-9 Hours of Sleep Every Night

Gripe and whine all you want, but, according to the National Sleep Foundation, adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night for maximum muscle recovery.

Getting your nightly eight-or-so hours will help boost brain function, control your weight gain hormones and keep your hunger pangs at bay.

7. Lift Some Weights

If you want to look positively slender, adding muscle to your frame should be goal number one. But having a toned figure isn’t just about looks.

For every pound of muscle on your body, you burn about 6 calories per hour—just by doing nothing.

8. Eat a Protein at Every Meal

When it comes to optimizing your diet for a sexy body, protein is far and away the most important nutrient.

It helps build muscle fiber and boost post-workout muscle recovery, all while granting you essential energy.

Eat lots of white meat chicken (it’s lower in fat than dark meat) and sockeye salmon (it’s loaded with heart-healthy Omega-3s).

9. Don’t Skip Carbs

As long as you’re working out often—you shouldn’t forgo carbs altogether.

Just make sure to eat the healthy stuff: quinoa, oats, and whole wheat options wherever possible.

10. Eat Plenty of Fiber

Fiber is a component of some carbohydrates that cannot be digested.

It pushes through our system and cleans out along the way.

As such, loading up on fiber will leave you feeling fuller for longer.

11. Say No To Alcohol

One of the most sneaky culprits for weight gain: alcoholic drinks.

For starters, alcohol itself is calorie-rich—and the calories are “empty,” or nurtitionaly useless, to boot (a two-ounce pour of gin, for instance, can have nearly 150 calories.)

Then, pile on juices, sugars, syrups—and there’s no way you’re having only one.

These numbers add up. So, stay away.

12. Be Consistent

Consistency is key to losing weight and keeping it off.

And as your body ages, regaining momentum becomes more difficult.

So start a consistent routine, and don’t stop.

The tips and tricks above, ultimately, is not rocket science.

Be consistent with them and you’ll see yourself slimmer, sexier and of course healthier.

One last thing… you should try the 10-second “morning routine” that burns 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

I was feeling unhappy with myself…

Some days I didn’t recognized the person staring back at me in the mirror. I felt like I was at the end of my rope.

Until I ran into my old friend Lisa at the grocery store…

At first, I was self-conscious and pulled at my shirt. But as we talked, I couldn’t help but notice how great Lisa looked. She was in great shape and her skin was glowing!✨

I asked her what she was doing to lose all her excess weight. She tried to be modest, but I insisted that she tell me!

She said that she had started a simple “morning routine” that made a huge difference for her.

I was curious, so I went home and checked out the blog post that she wrote.

And now, I’m burning 2 pounds per night and couldn’t be happier!

Click here now to see the 10-second “morning routine” that transformed my life!

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