Losing Weight After 60: 10 Practical Tips To Lose Body Fat

Get aerobic exercise

You burn more calories when you do aerobic exercise like walking, riding, swimming, and more.  Also, the "afterburn" effect is stronger when physical exercise is done at a modest to high level of effort.

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Start strength training

Resistance training and lifting weights can help stop the loss of lean muscle mass. Not sure how to begin? For ideas, experts say to talk to a personal trainer. You can talk to one for free at most places.

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Try to avoid processed foods

This is a tried-and-true weight loss tip for anyone who wants to shed extra pounds. Studies show there is a higher percent body fat in those who consume ultra-processed foods

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Keep a food journal

Sure, not everyone is into writing down everything they eat, but experts say it can be eye-opening and helpful for weight loss. A food journal is a great way to self-monitor to see how much you re eating

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Drink lots of water

Dehydration tends to be more common older adults, Shapses says, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that their water intake is "significantly lower" than other adult age groups.

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Enjoy healthy snacks

A good way for people to get enough fiber and protein during the day could be to snack on fruits and veggies, nuts, cheese, and whole grain carbs. Do not eat processed carbs or other foods that make you feel more hungry.

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Load up on fiber

That will help. Eat foods that are high in fiber, like broccoli, leafy greens, oats, nuts, and seeds. Women should get 25 grams a day and guys should get 38 grams a day. Try to reach that goal.

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Get plenty of protein

Getting enough protein while you're dieting can even make the rest of your food taste better and keep you from losing lean body mass. For every kilogram of body weight (2.2 pounds), you should aim for 1.1 to 1.2 grams of protein.

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Manage your stress levels

It's not always easy to do this, but worry can make it harder to lose weight. But when the body is insulin-resistant, it makes more insulin to try to make up for it. For some people, this can make it easier to store fat.

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Get plenty of (quality) sleep

Sleep can help you do well in many parts of your life, including your weight loss goals. Stress hormones change when you don't get enough sleep, which makes you hungry.

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