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Your body is likely to go through a lot of changes as it crosses the 40 mark. If you start feeling that you seem to gain weight despite being careful about what you eat and regular exercise, you may need to change a few things in your routine.

The fact is that this is the time when your body goes through a lot of changes. The metabolism slows down, hormonal changes play havoc with your emotional stability and the rate at which dead cells are replaced reduces drastically. In saying that here are the top 3 ways to lose weight after 40:

1. Medical checkup for metabolic conditions – In an attempt to understand your body better, you may need to get a thyroid test done. Not many people know that hypothyroidism, the condition of an underactive thyroid can strike around the age of 40 too. Proper medication for this condition can help you manage your weight situation.

2. Eating habits – There needs to be a drastic change in your eating habits. While your body still needs energy, you cannot afford to eat fattening foods except as a one-off treat. Consume nutrient rich foods. Eat 6 small meals in a day rather than three large ones that make you sluggish and tired too.

3. Do not stop exercising – Some people believe that weight training should be stopped after a certain age to avoid injuries. While you may need to change your routine based on what you are comfortable with, a higher level of muscle mass will help in higher levels of metabolism even when you are 40 and above.

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