At 40 Tips
Read these 10 At 40 Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Womens Health tips and hundreds of other topics.
Achieving optimum nutrition
Aim at consuming a variety of foods, particularly grains, vegetables and fruit, to achieve a diverse intake of vitamins, fibre and phytoestrogens in a manner that can be considered "natural" for humans. Several studies have indicated that high dietary intakes of vitamins A, C and E and fibre are associated with lower breast cancer rates, while taking these as supplements is not.
Duration of cardio workout to maintain weight
Women should be encouraged to maintain physical activity, even if there are some limitations (such as arthritis).
Australia's national physical activity guidelines recommend that adults should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity (eg, moderate-paced walking) on most -- preferably all -- days of the week.
Look younger at 40
Erase YEARS off your body. Chronologically you may be 40, but with regular, vigorous exercise and healthy nutrition, people are going to think you're in your mid-30's. Imagine how awesome you'll feel, when you not only feel younger, but to OTHER people you look younger. Act younger, too.
Working the abs
Exercising the abdominal muscles and back muscles should be included as part of a daily routine of good health, like brushing your teeth. A proper set of exercises should only take 10 – 20 minutes to complete.
Weightloss and cognitive performance
Regular meals and nutritious afternoon snacks may improve cognitive performance.
Eating breakfast regularly improves mood swings, increases energy and promotes feelings of calmness.
Holding a positive body image
There is a complex relationship between depression, body image, weight gain and diet.
However, the data consistently show that maintenance of adequate physical activity and a nutritious, but "energy-appropriate diet," are the key to maximizing physical health and psychological well-being.
Health hazards of consuming processed food
Lay emphasis on minimal consumption of processed foods (e.g., wholegrain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables) low in saturated fats, and low fat, calcium-rich foods.
Small amounts of fats can be included in the diet and should come from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated sources, such as olive and canola oils, fish, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes.
Tip on burning body fat
If you want to burn more calories and prevent muscle loss at the same time, you need to make weight training an essential component of your fitness and weight loss program . Weight lifting causes fat-loss in two ways:
[1] You burn extra calories while you lift, and [2] Each pound of added muscle burns extra calories around the clock, thereby returning your metabolic rate to a youthful level.
Am I heading towards Menopause?
You might begin to experience premenopausal-type symptoms, around this time. Perimenopause literally means "around the end of menstruation" and can continue for years.
While some women have few, if any, bothersome symptoms, others can experience a variety of signs beginning some time in their early 40's.
Solution to avoid excess fat
Stop thinking in terms of a short-term "diet," and start thinking about making a permanent change in your eating and lifestyle habits.
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