Scientists in Sweden may have found the key to understanding why you gain weight as you age and a NASA scientist speaks on the possible danger of discovering life on Mars. Richard Southern and Erica Natividad have more.
For men, extra weight tends to be carried around their midsection, while women tend to gain weight in their hips, buttocks, and thighs. Premier HealthNet’s Dr. Paul Jennewine talks more about common area of weight gain. Find more answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and weight loss at http://www.premierhealthnet.com/familyhealth.
Scientists in Sweden may have found the key to understanding why you gain weight as you age and a NASA scientist speaks on the possible danger of discovering life on Mars. Richard Southern and Erica Natividad have more.
Why do we gain weight as we get older? Are bodies are in a constant state of change from the moment we are born we are changing, growing and developing from a baby to a toddler to a pre schooler. Before you know it we are into our pre teen and teenage years. All of these stages of life need energy not just to sustain us but to give us the need energy to grow and develop. We get this energy from food.. But I can guarantee growing up, none of us were looking at this as a Calories in Calories out equation. Our relationship with food didn’t develop out of a math equation.. When it comes to why we gain weight as we get older it has a lot to do with our relationship with food and this relationship develops as we move through the different stages of life. Understanding this can help us make the changes needed in order to offset age related weight gain.. If you are interested in losing body fat and adding muscle, please email me at [email protected] for information on my personal training services.. Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Fit-and-50-548844435514900/. My Amazon page link; https://www.amazon.com/shop/fitand50. My Affiliate link to Lebert for their Equalizer bars and more; http://www.easywebautomation.com/app/?af=1679568 and use the discount code LFI20 you will receive 20 dollars off your purchase. Why do we gain weight as we get older? And how to stop it.. We’re not doomed to gain weight just because we get older, because we can get fit and build muscle at any age.. As kids we had a lot less control on our diets. Most kids would rather be outside playing than stuck at the kitchen table eating. I grew up in a family that had very set meal times and we sat at the table to eat every meal. Having structured meal times helps us to be more mindful about what we eat and actually taking the time to sit down to eat makes us more aware of what we have eaten and helps us to enjoy it.. A study done in Ohio found people who never watched TV or videos during dinner had a 37% lower odds of obesity compared to families who always did.. This habit of not taking the time to enjoy our food continues as we get older eating at our desks at work as we focused on the job instead of our meal.. By this time we’ve become responsible for our own diet and a lot of other things too. Not only do we have our job but we have our car payment, rent, a girlfriend who becomes our wife and before you know it kids come along. All this stuff keeps us busy, but not physically active. Even our jobs become less physically demanding as we start to move into management and supervisory rolls.. This hits us hard when it comes to weight gain. We are trying to do the right thing, but we are not paying attention to our food, we are experiencing higher stress levels than ever before and on top of that we are less active. This was me in my 30’s out of shape, overweight and stressed out.. Being overweight, stressed and not physically active enough are all very connected. Adding to this we weren’t planning our meals, grabbing what was quick or ordering pizza because we were to tired to cook. Then we flopped down in front of the TV to eat our pizza. And this weight gain is blamed on aging.. One of the best things we can do now is to make us a priority and we need to make us a priority if we want to be able to continue help others and be there for our kids and grandkids. This happened for me in my forties and I have my son to thank. He was 16 at the time and wanted to go to the gym to get into shape. And I wanted to spend more time with him, so we both got gym memberships and started to workout. This had a double benefit when it came to weight loss, one I was being more active burning more calories and two the muscle I started to build was helping to rev up my metabolism increasing my basal metabolic rate which traditionally decreases as you age.. I didn’t know anything about macros, how much protein, fats or carbs I needed. Didn’t know how to put together a progressive fitness program, but we started. And that is the most important thing to get started with whatever you know. So we can keep working out while having fun
As women age, hormonal changes alter the way fat is stored on their bodies.. These hormonal changes can start in a woman’s thirties with few noticeable symptoms other than a greater propensity to put on weight.. In this video, I discuss the defining chapters in a woman’s reproductive life and how they affect weight gain.. As a woman ages, she moves through stages that are marked by changes in the levels of estrogen and progesterone that are produced.. The three main stages are perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Each stage has hormonal changes that impact how fat is distributed on a woman’s body. Find out where you stand and how you can work against weight gain.. ****************. Work with Dr. Becky: Get started with Dr. Becky for free: Learn her 4 Daily Habits (0,1,2,3 Strategy) for Weight Loss: http://www.drbeckyfitness.com/4DailyHabits. Are you up for the challenge? Take our 21-Day Challenge: https://www.drbeckyfitness.com/course/21-day-challenge/. Reach your goal by joining Dr. Becky’s Coaching Program: http://www.drbeckyfitness.com/Coaching. For Products Shown in Videos: http://www.amazon.com/shop/beckygillaspy (affiliate link). Like Dr. Becky Fitness on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrBeckyFitness. More Videos by Dr. Becky: Losing Weight Over 50: 3-Part Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTLbRXfbnCE&list=PL_MYS-HglYOO6i70HVsQ2iTBdLivKOZVi. How to Make Weight Loss Easier after Menopause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvuh3M5dhAs&index=4&list=PL_MYS-HglYOO6i70HVsQ2iTBdLivKOZVi. ************. Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.
The belief that we’re supposed to gain weight and have less and less energy as we age is a total myth!. Somehow, we’ve been taught to settle for the idea that it’s normal to put on a few kilos every year and lose our mobility and strength over time.. But it doesn’t need to be like that.. According to research, there are 5 reasons why we gain weight — and our age is not one of them. Ronan Diego de Oliveira, Mindvalley’s Chief of Health & Fitness explains what these 5 reasons are and how to fight them in this video above.. References to the scientific studies mentioned: 01:13 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804956/#R4. “Muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade after the age of 30 and this rate of decline is even higher after the age of 60”. 03:04 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279077/. “For an average worker spending most of her/his time in a seated position, occupational NEAT is relatively low and estimated energy costs range up to a maximum of 700 kcal day-1. A comparable person working mainly in a standing position can increase her/his occupational NEAT to up to 1400 kcal day-1”. 05:26 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150. “Both diet groups were instructed to (1) maximize vegetable intake; (2) minimize intake of added sugars, refined flours, and trans fats; and (3) focus on whole foods that were minimally processed, nutrient dense, and prepared at home whenever possible.”. 05:41 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150. “Weight change at 12 months was −5.3 kg for the HLF diet vs −6.0 kg for the HLC diet”. 06:45 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25034950. The cumulative 6-hour difference between one prior day stressor and no stressors translates into 435 kJ, a difference that could add almost 11 pounds per year.. 08:23 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3955041/. “At 8 weeks Group I caused a significant decrease in weight when compared with the placebo arm and this significant difference in weight reduction continued throughout the study period at both 16 and 24 weeks.”. *********************. Get your Free Personalized Training http://go.mindvalley.com/w4rC6mGI. Follow us on Instagram for more Inspiration: http://go.mindvalley.com/IrlXL8R9
Middle-age weight gain creeps up gradually, but its causes are no mystery, says Dr. Vonda Wright in this Health Smarts video. Wright reveals the 6 top culprits for middle-age spread, from too little sleep to too much sugar.
“The results indicate for the first time that processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during aging in a way that is independent of other factors,” Arner, a professor of. Why does weight gain often come with age? Processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during ageing in a way that is independent of other factors. People in the study who consumed the same or more calories as they got older had an average 20% weight gain.
Why? According to Arner’s group, fat cells showed age-linked declines in the rate at which fats lipids were removed and stored from the cells over time. It’s a process called “lipid turnover.”. People in the study who consumed the same or more calories as they got older had an average 20% weight gain.
Why? According to Arner’s group, fat cells showed age-linked declines in the rate at which fats lipids were removed and stored from the cells over time. It’s a process called “. “The results indicate for the first time that processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during ageing in a way that is independent of other factors,” Arner, a professor of medicine, said in an institute news release.
‘Lipid turnover’ A team led by Peter Arner of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm analysed fat cells taken from 54 men and women over an average of 13 years. “The results indicate for the first time that processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during aging in a way that is independent of other factors,” Arner, a professor of medicine, said in an institute news release. As we get older, we tend to gain weight — and not just because we’re less active. Instead, we lose muscle mass as we age, which lowers our body’s resting metabolic rate, Lauren Blake, a dietitian. The precursor to an old age sedentary lifestyle is multifaceted.
The obvious one is hormone profiles change to carry less muscle. Your body doesn’t keep a metabolically active muscle cell when it can keep a non-metabolically fat cell. Lifestyles c. The other most common age-related change in body composition is muscle loss. Because muscle has a high metabolic rate, its loss is associated with a reduction in energy expenditure.
This decrease in caloric burn lends itself to weight (fat) gain. Both increased VF and decreased muscle mass are linked to a loss of insulin sensitivity.
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Although FTT is intended to refer to slow weight gain after birth, a low weight for age can result from a slow weight gain either before or after birth, or from a combination of the two, so the use of an attained weight criterion preferentially selects infants with a low birthweight (Olsen et al. 2006).
During the adult life span, a gain in weight typically occurs between age 25 and 45 and is attributable to both a decrease in physical activity levels and excess caloric intake.
The largest variation in weight gain after birth occurs in the first 2 years of life, when infants born small for gestational age (SGA) show a rapid early weight gain (Holzhauer et al. 2009).
The weight gain during middle adulthood is mainly due to an increase in BMI representing the accumulation of body fat around the waist and hips (commonly referred to as the ‘‘middle-aged spread’’).
Indeed, weight gain among women is common across adulthood, particularly following each reproductive milestone such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause as the body’s basal metabolic rate slows down.
A model such as age → body weight → blood pressure seems reasonable; processes that occur with advancing age, such as slowing metabolic rate, can lead to weight gain, and weight gain increases the demands on the cardiovascular system, which can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Early and excessive weight gain is most often because of overfeeding but can also be caused by lack of physical activity, congenital syndromes (e.g., Prader-Willi syndrome), or medical conditions such as hypothyroidism.
As one ages between the mid-20s and the mid-50s, a gradual increase in gross body weight occurs because of the accumulation and increased deposition of adipose tissue.
Most adults do not intentionally gain weight, but as we age, a decrease in physical abilities leads to a decrease in metabolic rate (amount of energy used in a given period), which in turn contributes to weight gain.
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This is a very grounded, positive channel. You look so much healthier now than in that photo of you in your 30s! I admire and appreciate anyone who puts positive vibes out in to the world, so respect to you sir.
I’m turning 55 next week and do yoga at lease 4-5 days a week I’m 64kg and 1”78m I drink a cup hot lemon water almost every morning before meals. I still eat a little bit of chocolate or a cookie every other week but not wine or beer. It’s possible to do portion control and from there it’s all good ��.. live your life!! ������
This came at the right time. I am active and go to the gym 6 days a week, been watching what I eat and doing more cardio and I gained 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks lol. I must be doing something wrong.
Weight gain became my biggest nightmare. I cannot sleep and consequently I cannot do my daily tasks. I hope that you understand me english isn’t my first language so please excuse any mistakes
I was sticking with my diet plan for 2 years ago but now i cannot bear starvation and i noticed that i tend to binge food more than the time before the diet i’m afraid of weight gain why???????????
Hi guys you are doing very good work. Nice video But my suggestion to get some suggestions from a concerned speciality doctor before making health related videos. Many things to be added.
Another great video. Seeing you in your 30s is very inspiring and shows us what can be achieved in middle age. I am a massive advocate of mindfulness following a breakdown over 10 years ago. For the first time I was able to be “selfish” about my need for fitness in my life. I think many family men feel guilty going to the gym. The wife may not be understanding especially when she feels stuck at home slaving in the kitchen and looking after the kids etc. etc. My advice would be for BOTH man and wife to find the time in their lives to look after their bodies and their health. Sure you will look better, but you will feel better in so many ways mentally and physically and hopefully prolong your life at the same time! Due to my breakdown I was able to say “I HAVE to go to the gym for medical reasons”. I was able to go with a clear consiounce which I dont think I was able to do before that. Ever since that moment I have been training hard. Only recently have I started to focus on the cardio side. I used to go to the gym 3 times a week for an all over body workout. My big development however is I now try and go 5 days a week when possible (which I do most of the time) with 1 hour cardio (600+ calories) plus 30 minutes ish of weights (I do the weights first). I cover 3 main excercises where I used to do 6. The massive benefit is by only doing 3 excercise groups over 30 minutes my intensity per excercise is greater than ever. I can throw myself into every excercise not worrying about having to conserve myself for the next half hour of traing. Then I sit on my bike in the gym…. whilst answering business emails, talking on my live chat, playing golf!!!! Its brilliant! By the end of the session I have burnt at least 800 calories My body has been worked hard. Heart, lungs and muscles all stretched. Its an amazing feeling and definitely helps balance the books so to speak calories wise. If anyone is self employed out there you will be amazed at how much work you CAN get done when on a bike. Thanks as always.
HOW CAN AN OLDER PERSON COMPETE WITH THE YOUNG?-SIMPLY CAN’T. IMMENSELY MORE PEOPLE THAN ONE CAN IMAGINE ARE THE VERY FIT PEOPLE WORK OUT LIKE SUPERMAN OR SUPERWOMAN. AS SOON AS ONE TURNS 30. I CAN’T IMAGINE HOW HARD WEIGHT LOSS IS AFTER HAVING CHILDREN ALSO. OFTEN IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WEIGHT LOSS IS TWICE AS HARD AS YOU GET OLDER, BUT I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE FROM 9 TO 14 TIMES HARDER. PWW
This hormonal balance is so frustrating. I’m post menopausal and still carrying around this infuriating spare tire around the middle. Difficult to find clothes that fit right or look flattering. I’m trying to keep my portions smaller and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. Do I have to give up sugar entirely?! Difficult when my husband keeps bringing home candy and cookies!
Pls, tell me why I have hot flushes for almost 10years now?!? I’m just 3kg over my ideal weight, I stopped the sugar for the last 3years, I’m not a big meat eater. I eat very close to the 123 program. I walk an hour for work and do a lot of up and down the steps at home because of my dog…I like exercise. I do interm. fasting and twice per year 20 days fast. My doctor do not give me hormones because of cancer in my family…ok, but I cannot sleep properly at night because of the HFs!! Any advise? Thank you.
That’s so interesting, thank you. Even post-meno, I’d no idea this would come into play. If we’d followed all the strategies of your previous video, cut portions and were eating 16:8, why might it STILL be impossible to lose weight and in fact be fighting a gain? Thank you
I have probably made this comment before, I wish I had known this years ago. Now I am 54 and working hard at reversing the weight gain, that happened during the last 4 or 5 years. The good news is, I am seeing results and feeling good about the future. So thankful for all the information out there nowadays. You make it so easy to understand as well! Thanks, Dr. Becky!
this is amazing I can’t believe how connected my life is with you right now I am witnessing to a dear friend who just went on hormones treatments I can’t remember how old she is but I’ve been trying to reach her for keto or your 1 2 3 diet that you have I think she would probably go for that over keto thank you so much.
Congrats Bro!! So proud seeing a Brazilian making the difference in the world!! Right now, Brazil is so in need of inspiring talents like you!! A question: I Have always been a chocoholic besides lovin it sooo much I do feel it makes me happy and calmer. Its been a year of guideed meditation now and I felt a lot better from my anxiety but I still crave for chocolate… any tips on how to decrease the intake gradually? Love from Porto Alegre <3
After talking to some of you in the comments I realized this is the video I should be recommending you to watch next. It is on how growth hormone and belly fat are connected and a study on how growth hormone increases and we lose weight; https://youtu.be/nDUOZofZ-Dw
The pictures of you in your 30s vs. you in your 50s is the best motivator I’ve ever encountered bar none! Honestly, I’m still having a tough time believing it.
I have switched 80% to a raw veggie plant based diet. It’s been about 3 weeks now. I have noticed that I am feeling a bit better and that my stomach has no issues with digestion or bloating. What type of diet plan do you recommend or follow? Thanks Lawrence!
Thank you I really love what you’ve told us. I’m 51 and to hear what you’ve said is wonderful… because we hear so much garbage about menopause and getting older which is negative. Tell us more about this.
The best decision I ever made was to swap from running to swimming. My metabolism has revved up and I’ve become toned all over. I’m more fit, healthy and full of energy now than I ever was in my 20s. It’s also an exercise that I know I’ll still be able to do at 80 or when pregnant. Gliding through the water also feels like meditation and yoga rolled into one:) The secret is just finding an exercise that you really love and connect with and doesn’t feel like a chore. That’s swimming for me! (still fighting the chocolate addiction though haha)
Holy cr*p! You look much better now than you did in your 40s I could barely recognise you. Great video mate, we’re always trying to make sure we sit and eat as a family.
Great video!! Simple, useful information… For a skinny, over 50 lady, how much strength training do you recommend? Right now I am only doing running twice a week (one long run, max 12km; one track workouts like HIIT, progressions, fartlek..etc). Thank you!!!!
I was the same when I was younger we always sat at the table for meals but your right we’ve become a age of people that eat a hell of a lot of convenience food Laurence getting back to structured meals times would help a lot of people get back on track with managing there weight MINT
Beautiful commentary! And it is true. I appreciate you sharing your story on the desire to spend more time with your son. The gym is the perfect place to do that! Great job, Laurence!
What advice would you have for a 58-year-old male (172 pounds at 5’8) Who wants to lose about 15 pounds of fat or two large handfuls of fat around his waist, who weight trains 3 to 4 times per week, eats approximately 2200 cal a day of 90% whole foods and is still gaining about 2.5 pounds of fat a month. Even eating 2200 calories per day I am still pretty hungry, yet, even taking into account the calories I’m burning with the weekly workouts and whole foods diet, I’m still gaining fat. Thank you for taking the time to help. Peace, Daniel, California.
Thank you for this video. As I edge closer to 40, I need to realize that it’s my relationship to food that is determinative of gaining weight. We have control of keeping “middle age spread” at bay-it’s not mysterious hormones that lead to this. I’d also like to report that I’m 1 month into my new weight-training program! I’ve changed my diet to reflect the macros required to grow muscle, and I’ve been going to the gym to lift weights (in accordance to your progressive schedule) about 4x a week, 2x upper (for 1.25 hours or so) and 2x lower (for 1 hour or so). Keeping to the muscle-growth macro diet has been the hardest part-being strict with food intake day in and day out is not fun (unlike the gym) so I’ve had a few cheat days already. Despite this, I have already seen a change-at least two people have noted that my face is thinner than when they saw me last in May/June. As I’m already on the thin side with just a little paunch and love-handles, and I walk a lot since I live in NYC, I haven’t incorporated any cardio into my workouts. But my weight has stayed constant. A skinnier face and constant weight to me indicates that I’m already replacing some fat with muscle. I went out last night with a friend to drink and dance, and noticed that I had A LOT more energy, even at 3:30 am, than I would normally have. And I woke up and didn’t have much of a hangover, whereas earlier I would’ve had pounding headaches and generally felt blah. I’m honestly pleasantly surprised that these beneficial changes are coming so quick. I was expecting months for this to show. I’m definitely hooked on this now! Thank you for showing the way, and for posting these great videos!
I have degenerative disc disease….and fibromyalgia….it gives me so much pain.. sciatica kind of nerve pain…I have to lie down on bed n take rest most of the time….what should I do….. should I eat less%?…. anyway nice channel u have…. love from India
You nailed it man. I was just talking about this with a client last week who asked why it’s easier to gain weight when we’re older. My response was ‘lifestyle’… and that it’s just as easy to gain weight as a kid. There are way too many overweight kids right now, in part because parents of today aren’t controlling their kids food intake as our parents did. Also, kids today aren’t as active as we were when we were younger.
Does a clip-on why we get fatter when we age, then shows us a gadget for lazy ppl. a garbage can that will help ppl be less active by not even needing to take the garbage out lol.
This is a very grounded, positive channel. You look so much healthier now than in that photo of you in your 30s! I admire and appreciate anyone who puts positive vibes out in to the world, so respect to you sir.
I’m turning 55 next week and do yoga at lease 4-5 days a week I’m 64kg and 1”78m I drink a cup hot lemon water almost every morning before meals. I still eat a little bit of chocolate or a cookie every other week but not wine or beer. It’s possible to do portion control and from there it’s all good ��.. live your life!! ������
This came at the right time. I am active and go to the gym 6 days a week, been watching what I eat and doing more cardio and I gained 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks lol. I must be doing something wrong.
Weight gain became my biggest nightmare. I cannot sleep and consequently I cannot do my daily tasks. I hope that you understand me english isn’t my first language so please excuse any mistakes
I was sticking with my diet plan for 2 years ago but now i cannot bear starvation and i noticed that i tend to binge food more than the time before the diet i’m afraid of weight gain why???????????
I’m in construction and still have a weight problem. I think it may be because i use KFC as my reward dinner after work. (only half joking)
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Hi guys you are doing very good work. Nice video
But my suggestion to get some suggestions from a concerned speciality doctor before making health related videos.
Many things to be added.
Another great video. Seeing you in your 30s is very inspiring and shows us what can be achieved in middle age. I am a massive advocate of mindfulness following a breakdown over 10 years ago. For the first time I was able to be “selfish” about my need for fitness in my life. I think many family men feel guilty going to the gym. The wife may not be understanding especially when she feels stuck at home slaving in the kitchen and looking after the kids etc. etc. My advice would be for BOTH man and wife to find the time in their lives to look after their bodies and their health. Sure you will look better, but you will feel better in so many ways mentally and physically and hopefully prolong your life at the same time! Due to my breakdown I was able to say “I HAVE to go to the gym for medical reasons”. I was able to go with a clear consiounce which I dont think I was able to do before that. Ever since that moment I have been training hard. Only recently have I started to focus on the cardio side. I used to go to the gym 3 times a week for an all over body workout. My big development however is I now try and go 5 days a week when possible (which I do most of the time) with 1 hour cardio (600+ calories) plus 30 minutes ish of weights (I do the weights first). I cover 3 main excercises where I used to do 6. The massive benefit is by only doing 3 excercise groups over 30 minutes my intensity per excercise is greater than ever. I can throw myself into every excercise not worrying about having to conserve myself for the next half hour of traing. Then I sit on my bike in the gym…. whilst answering business emails, talking on my live chat, playing golf!!!! Its brilliant! By the end of the session I have burnt at least 800 calories My body has been worked hard. Heart, lungs and muscles all stretched. Its an amazing feeling and definitely helps balance the books so to speak calories wise. If anyone is self employed out there you will be amazed at how much work you CAN get done when on a bike. Thanks as always.
HOW CAN AN OLDER PERSON COMPETE WITH THE YOUNG?-SIMPLY CAN’T.
IMMENSELY MORE PEOPLE THAN ONE CAN IMAGINE ARE THE VERY FIT PEOPLE WORK OUT LIKE SUPERMAN OR SUPERWOMAN.
AS SOON AS ONE TURNS 30.
I CAN’T IMAGINE HOW HARD WEIGHT LOSS IS AFTER HAVING CHILDREN ALSO.
OFTEN IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WEIGHT LOSS IS TWICE AS HARD AS YOU GET OLDER, BUT I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE FROM 9 TO 14 TIMES HARDER. PWW
This hormonal balance is so frustrating. I’m post menopausal and still carrying around this infuriating spare tire around the middle. Difficult to find clothes that fit right or look flattering. I’m trying to keep my portions smaller and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. Do I have to give up sugar entirely?! Difficult when my husband keeps bringing home candy and cookies!
Pls, tell me why I have hot flushes for almost 10years now?!? I’m just 3kg over my ideal weight, I stopped the sugar for the last 3years, I’m not a big meat eater. I eat very close to the 123 program. I walk an hour for work and do a lot of up and down the steps at home because of my dog…I like exercise. I do interm. fasting and twice per year 20 days fast. My doctor do not give me hormones because of cancer in my family…ok, but I cannot sleep properly at night because of the HFs!! Any advise? Thank you.
That’s so interesting, thank you. Even post-meno, I’d no idea this would come into play. If we’d followed all the strategies of your previous video, cut portions and were eating 16:8, why might it STILL be impossible to lose weight and in fact be fighting a gain? Thank you
I have probably made this comment before, I wish I had known this years ago. Now I am 54 and working hard at reversing the weight gain, that happened during the last 4 or 5 years. The good news is, I am seeing results and feeling good about the future. So thankful for all the information out there nowadays. You make it so easy to understand as well! Thanks, Dr. Becky!
this is amazing I can’t believe how connected my life is with you right now I am witnessing to a dear friend who just went on hormones treatments I can’t remember how old she is but I’ve been trying to reach her for keto or your 1 2 3 diet that you have I think she would probably go for that over keto thank you so much.
Congrats Bro!! So proud seeing a Brazilian making the difference in the world!! Right now, Brazil is so in need of inspiring talents like you!! A question: I Have always been a chocoholic besides lovin it sooo much I do feel it makes me happy and calmer. Its been a year of guideed meditation now and I felt a lot better from my anxiety but I still crave for chocolate… any tips on how to decrease the intake gradually?
Love from Porto Alegre <3
After talking to some of you in the comments I realized this is the video I should be recommending you to watch next. It is on how growth hormone and belly fat are connected and a study on how growth hormone increases and we lose weight; https://youtu.be/nDUOZofZ-Dw
The pictures of you in your 30s vs. you in your 50s is the best motivator I’ve ever encountered bar none! Honestly, I’m still having a tough time believing it.
I have switched 80% to a raw veggie plant based diet. It’s been about 3 weeks now. I have noticed that I am feeling a bit better and that my stomach has no issues with digestion or bloating. What type of diet plan do you recommend or follow? Thanks Lawrence!
Thank you I really love what you’ve told us. I’m 51 and to hear what you’ve said is wonderful… because we hear so much garbage about menopause and getting older which is negative.
Tell us more about this.
Lawrence, you’re always finding a way to inspire me. Thank you for everything you do here. You’re straight teaching facts my friend����������
The best decision I ever made was to swap from running to swimming. My metabolism has revved up and I’ve become toned all over. I’m more fit, healthy and full of energy now than I ever was in my 20s. It’s also an exercise that I know I’ll still be able to do at 80 or when pregnant. Gliding through the water also feels like meditation and yoga rolled into one:) The secret is just finding an exercise that you really love and connect with and doesn’t feel like a chore. That’s swimming for me! (still fighting the chocolate addiction though haha)
Holy cr*p! You look much better now than you did in your 40s I could barely recognise you. Great video mate, we’re always trying to make sure we sit and eat as a family.
Great video!! Simple, useful information… For a skinny, over 50 lady, how much strength training do you recommend? Right now I am only doing running twice a week (one long run, max 12km; one track workouts like HIIT, progressions, fartlek..etc). Thank you!!!!
I was the same when I was younger we always sat at the table for meals but your right we’ve become a age of people that eat a hell of a lot of convenience food Laurence getting back to structured meals times would help a lot of people get back on track with managing there weight MINT
Beautiful commentary! And it is true. I appreciate you sharing your story on the desire to spend more time with your son. The gym is the perfect place to do that! Great job, Laurence!
What advice would you have for a 58-year-old male (172 pounds at 5’8) Who wants to lose about 15 pounds of fat or two large handfuls of fat around his waist, who weight trains 3 to 4 times per week, eats approximately 2200 cal a day of 90% whole foods and is still gaining about 2.5 pounds of fat a month. Even eating 2200 calories per day I am still pretty hungry, yet, even taking into account the calories I’m burning with the weekly workouts and whole foods diet, I’m still gaining fat. Thank you for taking the time to help. Peace, Daniel, California.
Simple Answer….
1) We don’t gain “Weight”….We gain “FAT”….that’s what is actually happening.
WHY?
2) Because we are LOSING MUSCLE though Sarcopenia and the resulting Atrophy.
Thank you for this video. As I edge closer to 40, I need to realize that it’s my relationship to food that is determinative of gaining weight. We have control of keeping “middle age spread” at bay-it’s not mysterious hormones that lead to this. I’d also like to report that I’m 1 month into my new weight-training program! I’ve changed my diet to reflect the macros required to grow muscle, and I’ve been going to the gym to lift weights (in accordance to your progressive schedule) about 4x a week, 2x upper (for 1.25 hours or so) and 2x lower (for 1 hour or so). Keeping to the muscle-growth macro diet has been the hardest part-being strict with food intake day in and day out is not fun (unlike the gym) so I’ve had a few cheat days already. Despite this, I have already seen a change-at least two people have noted that my face is thinner than when they saw me last in May/June. As I’m already on the thin side with just a little paunch and love-handles, and I walk a lot since I live in NYC, I haven’t incorporated any cardio into my workouts. But my weight has stayed constant. A skinnier face and constant weight to me indicates that I’m already replacing some fat with muscle. I went out last night with a friend to drink and dance, and noticed that I had A LOT more energy, even at 3:30 am, than I would normally have. And I woke up and didn’t have much of a hangover, whereas earlier I would’ve had pounding headaches and generally felt blah. I’m honestly pleasantly surprised that these beneficial changes are coming so quick. I was expecting months for this to show. I’m definitely hooked on this now! Thank you for showing the way, and for posting these great videos!
I have degenerative disc disease….and fibromyalgia….it gives me so much pain.. sciatica kind of nerve pain…I have to lie down on bed n take rest most of the time….what should I do….. should I eat less%?…. anyway nice channel u have…. love from India
I much more active now and eating way better, but hormones plays a big role as we get older as well especially when it comes to belly fat.
You nailed it man. I was just talking about this with a client last week who asked why it’s easier to gain weight when we’re older. My response was ‘lifestyle’… and that it’s just as easy to gain weight as a kid. There are way too many overweight kids right now, in part because parents of today aren’t controlling their kids food intake as our parents did. Also, kids today aren’t as active as we were when we were younger.
Good video Larry….I am a distracted eater…I watch youtube or something while I eat! I need to be exercising more & do it at set times.
Does a clip-on why we get fatter when we age, then shows us a gadget for lazy ppl. a garbage can that will help ppl be less active by not even needing to take the garbage out lol.
Moon loading is a hoax��
No man landed on the moon. Those video and pictures are created using CGI
If in doubt, do your research and thank me later