Losing weight must be the hardest part in trying to look good and feel young. Unfortunately, this is the only way to get you there. Never had I imagined losing weight would be a struggle. Back then, you just have to watch your eating portions and do whatever you need to do in a day, plus squeeze in some time accompanying the kids down the park, and you’re on your way to losing those nasty looking flabs. Today, you even have to make sure you’re eating the right kinds of food as some are known to make you fat, especially my personal favorite, the Quarter Pounder. I say, these fattening foods have their own way of tricking us into eating them, why don’t we trick ourselves instead to losing weight? Also, I don’t know if America is conniving with these nasties as everything in this side of the world looks bigger nowadays! Bigger portions, bigger plates, bigger everything! Even a liquid diet won’t work in this day and age as everything liquid today is laden with calories in such horrific proportions!
It seems that the safest substance to consume is water—just the plain kind. Good news is, water is actually good for you and you most probably know that by now. It hydrates you and can even save your life especially during hot months that put us seniors in high risk of heat stroke. Also, loading up on pure water will definitely cut your eating portions since it gives a false feeling of being full. I bet you heard about the weight loss trick which involves drinking a glassful of water before every meal. I tell you, it’s effective. While you’re at it, try to drink water every now and then during the meal itself. Overtime, your body will adjust to smaller food portions which will eventually lead to an effective and long-lasting weight loss.
Problem with seniors losing weight is that they need to do it while maintaining a healthy diet. In other words, it is not any more healthy for seniors to engage in drastic weight loss program and as much as possible, they are encouraged to do it slowly as to give the body time to adjust with the changes. Here are some tricks seniors might find handy when trying to cut back on calories, but of course, you know you need to do some exercises to go with that, right?
·    Get a food partner. Your food partner must be someone who would gladly share a dish with you. Like stated earlier, portions nowadays are bigger hence the need to share them with someone so that you get only the right portion to eat.
·    Drink ice water! It sure is a treat during sunny days and it kicks up your metabolism a notch!
·    Eat slowly and chew your food properly. Seniors, help your digestion! Also, it takes 20 minutes before your brain tells you you’re already full, no matter how much you have eaten.
·    Do without diet sodas. Artificial sweeteners are bad for you. If you like something sweet, go for homemade fruit juices instead.
·    Get moving. I will not suggest biking as it may not be possible for all seniors but when you can, use those feet to get you from one destination to another.
·    Clean your fridge and pantry. Throw away those high-calorie temptations and replenish stock with healthier grabs.