At the ripe ol’ age of 27, I once
had a fit friend (in the fitness industry) tell me “You’re lucky, you know when
you turn 40, you won’t be able to touch sugar, won’t even be able to smell it….it
goes right to your butt!) Now, we both
knew that was an exaggeration, but comical.
So, was she right???? I turn 40
in less than 6 months…EEEEK! Do I eat
sugar, and carbs? Yes, yes I do. Has my nutrition changed since I was 27? ABSOLUTELY! As we age, we’re more aware of our
nutritional choices. We may have learned
some new foods along the way, we may have ditched some foods. Metabolism does change, as we age. (great article on menopause) http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/wellness/healthy-aging/eating-right-during-menopause
The important thing is, don't use
age as a crutch (when working out and eating.)
What I mean by that is, just because you have heard you will gain
weight, doesn’t make it the case for everyone.
I will be happy to introduce you to people in their 50’s, 60’s who look
better than I did in my 20’s.
****If you find your body changing
drastically, seek medical advice. I love
visiting a registered dietician every so often.
He/she can dial in my nutrition and teach me new things about
ingredients, and how my body responds to those ingredients. Get to know your body and journal. That sugar might be going to your butt
because you didn’t realize how much you were truly eating.
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