Gaining Weight after Age 25
Did you know the average American gains 1 to 1.5 pounds each year after turning 25 years old. YIKES!! Let’s see…I’m almost 57 so if I do the math, I’m still over the average weight gain. (Sighs)
As we grow older, we become more sedetary. To me that’s normal. I’ve got ole “arthur” my neck and back crack like I’m breaking the wishbone of a chicken. My right leg also gives me fits. Needless to say, I just don’t move like I use to. I know my big problem is the fact I can still get that fork to my mouth with no problem.
The solution is simple. To lose weight, a person has to consume less calories than they burn. Getting to that point is what isn’t easy. That is why there are so many weight loss programs and “wonder” diet pills and supplements out there. Billions being made each year on the promises of these programs and products.
I have found that keeping a log of what I eat each day and the time has really been helpful in my weight loss program. No one knows your body better than you. Find a formula that works for you. It can be one you develop yourself.
If you have a hard time coming up with some menus, try the 28 day menu offered by T.O.P.S. (taking off pounds sensibly) The menu is free….so it’s worth a try.
October 18th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
The calories are definitely part of the problem. Still, other factors certainly play a role - a huge one - especially after 25. As people get older, they get more and more disillusioned. They lose interest in many things that seemed wonderful to them in their youth. As a result, they lose PASSION. When one’s SPIRIT becomes dormant, MATTER starts gaining on us in an attempt to compensate. Yin and Yang.
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Your metabolism starts to slow down as the years go by (especially if you’ve done a lot of dieting), and if you were eating a mainly processed and fast food when you were 21, and still eating that when you’re 31, you’ll likely be noticing a difference in your weight! (not to mention how you feel!)
I also agree with Rugerro’s comment….it definitely takes passion and committment to accomplish the goal of weight loss and fitness, not to mention maintaining it for life. But once you get going and you start feeling better, it spurs you on to do more and keep on moving towards your goal.