Eat more healthy foods
Choose to eat more healthy foods with fewer calories. This will help us not focus too much on foods to avoid such as sugar, processed foods, refined foods, and foods high in fat. This will help the weight maintenance process go smoothly.
Prioritize plant-based foods and proteins
Prioritizing plant-based foods and protein at every meal is important when it comes to fat loss, weight loss, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Lean proteins like skinless chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt, tofu, fish, and seafood help keep you full longer, stabilize blood sugar levels (which become harder to control once you hit 50), and prevent sudden drops in blood sugar that trigger the release of cortisol, the hormone that causes belly fat.
Additionally, plant foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, and nuts are packed with nutrients that fuel your metabolism and fiber that helps keep you full.
Build more muscle
If you want to stay in shape, you need to build muscle. Muscle plays an important role in boosting your metabolism, burning calories, and helping you sleep better at night. All of these are important for weight loss and weight management.
You can build muscle through exercise and incorporating protein-rich foods into your diet.
Cardio
Make cardio a part of your workout routine. Cardio not only helps burn calories and maintain a healthy weight, but it also improves your cardiovascular health. Consider going for a brisk walk in the morning or after work.
Turn off blue light emitting devices before going to bed
Getting a full, uninterrupted night's rest is essential for maintaining weight and leading an overall healthy lifestyle. Shorter sleep duration is associated with obesity and the risk of future weight gain.
Lack of sleep causes cravings, disrupts hormones and hunger and fullness signals, slows metabolism and hinders muscle growth.
One of the things that negatively affects sleep is looking at electronic devices. Not only does this overstimulate the brain, but the blue light emitted from phones, computers, and televisions also negatively affects the body's natural circadian rhythm.
Drink plenty of water
Staying hydrated is a key goal in weight control. The sense of thirst decreases with age, so staying hydrated is important. This is essential for overall health and helps control appetite.
