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By\u00a0Malia Frey<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Reviewed by\u00a0Richard N. Fogoros, MD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Losing weight is hard for everyone. But weight loss tips for women over 40 need to take into account the unique hormonal changes, lifestyle adjustments, and exercise considerations that we deal with when we hit that special age.<\/p>\n

If you’re over 40, weight loss is still possible. But you need to plan ahead, exercise smarter and eat\u00a0a\u00a0good diet full of key nutrients that will keep your body young and strong. Use these diet tips, meal plans and fitness routines to get and keep the body you deserve.<\/p>\n

See Your Doctor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

When you’re over 40, weight loss may play a big role in your overall well-being and your ability to age well. When you go in for your annual check-up or\u00a0before you start a diet<\/a>, talk to your healthcare provider. Find out if\u00a0weight loss might improve your health<\/a>. You may be able to decrease your risk for disease or even stop taking certain medications if you lose weight. And having that important information may help you to\u00a0stay motivated when weight loss becomes challenging<\/a><\/p>\n

Prevent Menopausal Weight Gain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are menopausal changes affecting your weight? Many women struggle with weight loss before, during, and sometimes even\u00a0long after menopause<\/a>. Weight gain at this time may be related to\u00a0changes in your hormones<\/a>. But this is also a time when many women make changes to their daily routines that may affect their weight. For example, after the kids leave home some women are not as busy during the day with\u00a0non-exercise physical activities<\/a> like carrying groceries, lifting laundry baskets and other household chores. Evaluate your lifestyle to make sure that a change in your daily habits isn\u2019t affecting your weight.<\/p>\n

Reboot Your Confidence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Who says sex appeal fades as you age? Many women say that their 40s are the sexiest decade. Often, women experience renewed confidence, professional success and a more sultry sense of self during this decade. So why not use it to your advantage? If you’re trying to reshape your body or\u00a0lose weight in your 40s, a renewed sense of confidence and sex appeal will help you reach your goals. You might think that you\u2019ll feel better about your body\u00a0after<\/em>\u00a0the diet, but the truth is that if you\u00a0feel better about yourself\u00a0before<\/em>\u00a0you diet<\/a>, you’ll be better equipped to\u00a0manage the lifestyle changes<\/a> necessary for weight loss.<\/p>\n

Set Goals for Over-40 Weight Loss<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your 40s are\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0the time to\u00a0try fad diets for quick weight loss<\/a>. You’re smarter than that. You need a plan for long-term health, well-being, weight loss and\u00a0weight maintenance<\/a>. To do that,\u00a0set SMART goals<\/a>. SMART goals are used by motivational coaches to help anyone become more successful. If you want your weight loss plan to work, you’ll set one too. It takes just 30 minutes or less to set up and it provides a roadmap for your entire weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

Increase Your Energy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your sleep habits, you\u2019re eating habits, and your work habits may lead to poor sleep. It’s very hard to slim down when you’re not resting properly. To lose weight over 40, you should increase your energy using natural, healthy methods. First,\u00a0make small changes to improve your sleep at night<\/a>. Then during the day, steer clear of\u00a0high-calorie coffee drinks<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0other beverages that cause weight gain<\/a>\u00a0and use diet-friendly methods to boost your energy instead.<\/p>\n

Build a Balanced Workout Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In your 20s and 30s, you may have been able to\u00a0lose weight with a walking program<\/a>\u00a0or simply by\u00a0staying more active during the day<\/a>. But in your 40s, losing weight takes smarter planning. You need three types of exercise to slim down, tone up and stay healthy. Make sure you incorporate\u00a0cardiovascular exercise<\/a>, strength training\u00a0and\u00a0stretching<\/a>\u00a0into\u00a0your weekly program<\/a>. Each type of exercise provides unique weight loss benefits.<\/p>\n

Change Your Diet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

There is no single diet plan that works for everyone. But\u00a0a diet plan for your 40s<\/a>\u00a0should be one that you can use to reach your weight loss goals and then modify and stick to for life. Evaluate your current eating style, think about your past diet history and\u00a0choose a diet that fits your needs<\/a>. \u00a0Evaluate commercial diet plans<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0create your own eating plan at home.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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