The secret to MIDLIFE WEIGHT LOSS
I’ve long understood that the way to successful weight management is through good, nutritious food, but once we hit midlife, things change. The problem comes when, despite our best efforts, we find weight accumulating around our middles – much to our annoyance. Based on extensive research into the physiological changes we experience, The Midlife Method takes a holistic approach to midlife weight loss. It considers not just what and how much to eat but also how exercise, sleep, stress and alcohol consumption fit into the picture.
THE CAUSES
HORMONE PRODUCTION Of all the changes our bodies undergo in midlife, the decline in hormone production is perhaps the most profound. This process can begin as soon as our late 30s, but for most people the effects are most evident as we move through our 40s and early 50s. It affects not just body fat distribution (hello middle-aged spread!), but can also lead to disrupted sleep, lower energy levels and mood swings, which impact our eating patterns.
There are three main factors that contribute to a slowing metabolism as
