A Weighty Issue!
Why is it, the older you get the harder it is to keep the weight off? I know all the experts say its because your metabolism slows down and maybe that's true.
However, I feel more energized as ever in my 40's, more confident, I work out on a regular basis and eat healthier now than I ever have...but the extra weight just seems much harder to keep off.
I remember in my 20's I could eat anything I wanted and I did.
...In My 20's...
Back then, fun food for me was to have a hearty breakfast: bacon, scrambled eggs and biscuits. I would grab a quick burger and fries from in Akron (my favorite burger joint) for lunch and finish the evening off with Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Garlic Bread. My eating habits were HORRENDOUS and I never gained a pound!
...In My 30's...
My 30's were a breeze too! I had become a little more educated about what I put in my body, but I must admit I still ate poorly. Comfort food was butter pecan ice cream with a bowl of barbecue potato chips. Did I mention that was my bedtime snack?
Now in my 40's, I'm eating healthier than ever. Love Salmon and sauteed spinach or mixed vegetables. My breakfast mostly includes wheat toasts, whole grain cereal, oatmeal, fruits, yogurt and scrambled eggs with cheese from time to time.
...Today...
I make sure to take my multi-vitamin, try to get enough fiber and vitamin D. I get my regular checkups and drink 6 to 8 ounces of water a day. Yet, I find I have to work really hard at staying slim now, even though I'm eating much less fats and a lot fewer calories.
Come on ladies, I'd like to hear from some of you in your 40's. Are you struggling to keep the weight off? Does it seem to be tougher to keep it off the mid-section? Share some of your success stories with me.
However, I feel more energized as ever in my 40's, more confident, I work out on a regular basis and eat healthier now than I ever have...but the extra weight just seems much harder to keep off.
I remember in my 20's I could eat anything I wanted and I did.
...In My 20's...
Back then, fun food for me was to have a hearty breakfast: bacon, scrambled eggs and biscuits. I would grab a quick burger and fries from in Akron (my favorite burger joint) for lunch and finish the evening off with Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Garlic Bread. My eating habits were HORRENDOUS and I never gained a pound!
...In My 30's...
My 30's were a breeze too! I had become a little more educated about what I put in my body, but I must admit I still ate poorly. Comfort food was butter pecan ice cream with a bowl of barbecue potato chips. Did I mention that was my bedtime snack?
Now in my 40's, I'm eating healthier than ever. Love Salmon and sauteed spinach or mixed vegetables. My breakfast mostly includes wheat toasts, whole grain cereal, oatmeal, fruits, yogurt and scrambled eggs with cheese from time to time.
...Today...
I make sure to take my multi-vitamin, try to get enough fiber and vitamin D. I get my regular checkups and drink 6 to 8 ounces of water a day. Yet, I find I have to work really hard at staying slim now, even though I'm eating much less fats and a lot fewer calories.
Come on ladies, I'd like to hear from some of you in your 40's. Are you struggling to keep the weight off? Does it seem to be tougher to keep it off the mid-section? Share some of your success stories with me.
Labels: healthy eating
posted by Romona at
8:42 PM
2 Comments:
Ramona,
You are such a beautiful woman. I don't know you, but I have recognized you out and about. youa re truly one of those people who are just as or even more attractive in person.
I am a 45 year old SAHM in Solon. I have the time and opportunity to work out and I have not taken advantage of it until now. I remember looking at my mom and thinking I won't have that double chin or extra around the mid section....sure....now it happens!! I just have to commit to stopping it!!
I hope through the WKYC Make Over challenge that I can make positive changes in our health. But, I will never be as stunning as you are now. Still, I will continue to work out, eat healthier and yet have my occassional bowl of pasta with garlic bread and don't forget the meatballs. I don't believe in total deprivation....I would go insane!!
Suzi
Hi Suzi,
Thanks so much for the nice compliment. We all just seem to get busier and don't find or make the time to workout.
Remember in our twenties we never had to. We could just go shopping or running errands and the pounds just seem to vanish...not anymore.
You keep at it and good luck on the challenge!
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