{"id":24706,"date":"2021-09-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=24706"},"modified":"2023-11-02T03:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T03:11:09","slug":"losing-weight-after-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/losing-weight-after-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing Weight After 50: A Real Plan For Real Guys"},"content":{"rendered":"

L<\/span><\/span>osing weight after 50 may not be a walk in the park, but it is possible! You just need to adopt a fresh approach and change your mindset.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a sad fact that nearly \u00be of American men<\/a> are overweight or obese.<\/p>\n

Perhaps even worse is the fact that men aged 50-54 have the greatest prevalence of obesity (80%<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Fortunately, it doesn't matter what age you are, you can drop the pounds with the right strategy for losing weight after 50.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, this article is geared towards men. Women should check out the Fit Mother Project<\/a>‘s article on losing weight after 50<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As with anything new \u2014 man or a woman \u2014 small changes are best.<\/p>\n

This will increase the likelihood of you making real changes for life and not just temporary ones that only last a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Get started by checking out this free meal plan<\/a> and workout routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then, dig deeper into the info we lay out below on losing weight after 50.<\/p>\n

The rest of your life starts today!<\/p>\n

Want to get buff? Check out our Definitive Guide to Building Muscle After 50<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Why Weight Gain Is So Common<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to suggest that fast food is the issue, after all, fast food is generally high in calories and fat.<\/p>\n

But, while this can be a contributory factor, it\u2019s not the real reason you\u2019re gaining weight.<\/p>\n

Weight gain is driven by calorie intake.<\/p>\n

If you consume more calories than your body needs, (your maintenance amount<\/a>), then you will gain weight.<\/p>\n

The recommended calorie intake for a man over 50 is 2,200<\/a>; a figure that drops to 2,000 when you pass 60.<\/p>\n

The problem is that most men continue to eat as they did in their 20s when calorific demand is approximately 2,500.<\/p>\n

Consuming 300 extra calories a day is going to result in weight gain over time.<\/p>\n

In fact, there are several key issues that cause weight gain that are critical to learn when losing weight after 50.<\/p>\n

Decrease In Muscle Mass<\/h3>\n

As men age, their levels of testosterone start to drop.<\/p>\n

This actually starts from the moment you hit 30.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, testosterone has been shown to increase muscle mass<\/a> by increasing the level of protein synthesis in your body.<\/p>\n

Less testosterone is likely to equate to a decrease in muscle mass.<\/p>\n

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Lower Metabolic Rate<\/h3>\n

The speed of your metabolism affects your ability to absorb energy from food.<\/p>\n

In short, if your metabolism is slowing your digestive system is less efficient, resulting in less energy from your food and more fat stored.<\/p>\n

Hormonal changes as you age, illness, and your body developing a resistance to leptin will all contribute to a slowing of your metabolic rate, leading to weight gain.<\/p>\n

Decrease in Activity Levels<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re young, it\u2019s easy to eat anything because you\u2019re active all the time.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, as you age, life takes over.<\/p>\n

Work and family often prevent men from finding time to exercise.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is that an increase in eating out, combined with a lack of time to exercise, change in hormones, and the natural slowing of your body will cause weight gain.<\/p>\n

The good news is that you can do something about it and start losing weight after 50 \u2014 you\u2019re never too old!<\/p>\n

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The Right Approach to Losing Weight After 50 is Critical<\/h2>\n

Losing weight after 50 is more than just possible, there are thousands of men who have achieved success with the Fit Father Project.<\/p>\n

You can be one of them; all you need is the right approach.<\/p>\n

Simply cutting calories is a great start.<\/p>\n

After all, eating fewer calories will result in less fat storage.<\/p>\n

Eating fewer calories than your maintenance amount will result in weight loss.<\/p>\n

But, to be really effective when losing weight after 50, you need to understand the different approaches to weight loss according to age.<\/p>\n

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Older Men vs. Younger Men<\/h2>\n

In general, it\u2019s easy to lose muscle and gain fat as you age.<\/p>\n

This is because of the changes in your body already previously.<\/p>\n

However, this knowledge can be used to benefit you!<\/p>\n

Young men often rely on being physically active in order to stay in shape.<\/p>\n

Exercise routines can generally be structured around cardio activities; increasing the body\u2019s endurance, burning fat, and helping them to stay in shape.<\/p>\n

Men over 50 will likely have had some muscle loss; that\u2019s why their routines need to focus more on weight lifting.<\/p>\n

Did you know that a pound of muscle burns approximately 5 times more calories than a pound of fat when resting?<\/p>\n

That may not seem like a lot, but building muscle will increase your ability to burn fat and boost your energy levels.<\/p>\n

In addition, muscle growth ensures you have better balance and stronger bones, which will help to prevent you from falling and getting injured.<\/p>\n

Loss of muscle has also been linked with an increased risk of age-related disease and reduced energy levels.<\/p>\n

You may be surprised to learn that muscle loss starts at the age of 30, the same time that testosterone levels start to drop.<\/p>\n

This is actually why younger men should include weight lifting in their routine, and it is the founding block to losing weight after 50.<\/p>\n

Do you want to know the really good news?<\/p>\n

Older men actually have a great muscle synthetic response.<\/p>\n

In short, you can build muscle as fast as your younger counterparts!<\/p>\n

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The Role of Food in Weight Loss<\/h2>\n

It doesn't matter what people tell you and how much exercise you do; you need to look at what you\u2019re eating.<\/p>\n

Put simply, you can\u2019t out-exercise a bad diet.<\/p>\n

But, there is more to this than simply eating fewer calories than your body needs.<\/p>\n

The first step is to take a look at this free meal plan<\/a>; it will give you an idea of the foods you should be eating.<\/p>\n

The real secret is not just in balancing the types of food you eat, it\u2019s in making sure you get all the nutrition you need.<\/p>\n

Here are several points to help you get the nutrition right:<\/p>\n

Whole Foods<\/h3>\n

Whole foods are foods that have not been processed.<\/p>\n

Processing destroys many of the beneficial bacteria and adds an array of items that will not help your weight loss efforts.<\/p>\n

These include stabilizers to extend the life of the food, salt, and even sugars\/sweeteners.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll make you want to keep eating the food!<\/p>\n

Good examples are whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes, beans, lentils, etc.<\/p>\n

Portioning Macronutrients<\/h3>\n

Macronutrients sound impressive. In reality, it is simply the term used to describe your intake of protein, carbs, and fats.<\/p>\n

All macronutrients are essential to maintaining a healthy body.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually quite easy to regulate your intake.<\/p>\n

The perfect plate approach to food is all you need to know to achieve a balanced, and nutritious, meal every time.<\/p>\n

If you want to temporarily boost your fat loss, you can try a high protein, low carb diet.<\/p>\n

But, in the long term, the perfect plate approach is the healthiest and easiest option.<\/p>\n

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