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You may not need to focus on how to lose weight after 70. Read this guide to learn how to prioritize your health as your body changes in new ways.
Losing weight after turning 70 is a lot like losing weight after turning 30 or 40 or 50: It’s often way harder than you think it is going to be. But it is also very doable, and if your health depends on it, it’s very worth it.
New research shows a high-protein, low-calorie diet is both a safe and effective way for those over 65 to lose weight. Eating more protein can make dieters feel full longer and promote...
After the age of 65, it’s typically normal to lose 0.2 to 0.4 pounds of body weight every year. Unintentional weight loss can be dangerous if you lose 5% or more of your body weight...
Aim for 2 days a week. Good choices are lifting weights, using resistance bands, and doing body weight exercises like pushups and situps. A personal trainer can teach you good form to avoid...
Losing weight too rapidly can result in lost nutrients, negative changes to your metabolism and lost muscle mass, which can be especially concerning for older adults. A slower, steadier pace can result in longer-term weight loss results and better health outcomes.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off. What does your waistline say about your health? Find out why belly fat is more common after menopause, the danger it poses and what to do about it. By Mayo Clinic Staff
Beginning as early as your mid-twenties, body fat begins to increase while muscle mass decreases. And less muscle mass translates into a slower metabolic rate. Muscle mass decreases from about 45 percent of your total body weight in your youth to about 27 percent by the time you reach age 70.
Losing 5% or more of your usual weight within 6-12 months — especially without trying — may mean that something more serious is happening in the body. And even if there isn’t, too much weight loss in older adults can have other health consequences. What is a healthy weight range for older adults?
Even if you’re 70 already, you can start taking small steps to achieve your desired weight loss. A recent study on JAMA Network Open revealed that getting into a weight loss program early in adulthood may lead to a 50% reduction in the subsequent risk of early death (2).