Here are some rapid Fat loss tips for women over 40. When a women moves into her 40’s hormone changes cause a redistribution of fat storage. She begins to notice less fat building in the legs and butt and more fat building in the stomach area. Regardless of where the fat is being deposited getting it off fast happens when the following strategies are put in place.
Rapid Fat Loss Tips
1. Keep Carbs low at dinner and beyond. Carbohydrates are “energy foods” for the body because they break down easily. When your body needs a lot of energy such as in the morning and early afternoon carbohydrates are used up efficiently. However, when your body’s energy needs are declining as in early and late evening the carbohydrates you eat are more likely to get converted to belly and body fat.
2. Avoid refined carbohydrates all day. Refined carbs such as baked goods, candy or overly processed snack foods break down super fast in your body and this causes a surge of insulin. When insulin is high your body increases it’s ability to make body fat and slow fat burning.
3. Add protein to meals and snacks. Protein is key to helping you control fat. Not only does it help you control your hunger, it also stimulates the production of a hormone called glucagon which can help counter the fat making properties associated with insulin.
4. Keep a food journal. You want to eliminate any guessing so it will be important for you to keep a daily record of the foods and drinks you consume. Plus research shows that this simple task can double your Fat loss.
5. Circuit training workouts. You want your workouts to not only burn calories but also preserve your lean muscle mass. With circuit training you combine aerobic exercise with strength training and get both benefits in one workout session. To do a circuit style exercise simply alternate back and forth between a few minutes of heart pumping cardio exercise (jumping rope, marching in place) and a few sets of resistance training (push-ups, squats).
