9-Top Ways to Lose Weight After 60

If you're over 60, the good news is that it's still possible to lose weight. Even though your metabolism has slowed down with age, there are some simple things you can do to start losing pounds and boost your health. Here are our top 8 best ways to effectively lose weight after 60:

1. Get moving! Exercise is one of the best ways to kickstart weight loss. With age, it's important to stay active and find a low impact exercise that you enjoy. This could include walking, cycling, or even swimming. If you enjoy exercising in less gravity, research joining a water aerobics class at a local gym, or community pool. At Bee Max Healthy it's our favorite way to exercise and meet people in our same age group. Try these "buoys" for more resistance in the water.

2. Eat healthy foods! Eating well is essential for losing weight after 60. Make sure to get plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins (chicken, some fish, turkey, lean beef) and whole grains. Avoid processed food as much as possible, and junk/fast food 100% of the time.

3. Monitor your calories. Counting calories is a great way to make sure you're eating within your weight loss goals. If you need help figuring out how many calories you should be consuming, talk to your doctor or nutritionist for advice. Here is a free and quick calorie calculator that will tell you have many calories you need to maintain your weight, lose weight more quickly and/or more gradually.

4. Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is key to losing weight. Try to drink eight 8-ounce glasses a day. Woo-hoo! Bee Max Healthy gets another opportunity to recommend our VERY FAVORITE water filter (ph balanced) called Pitcher of Life Alkaline Water Pitcher.

5. Get adequate sleep. Getting enough sleep is important for overall health and for helping you reach your weight loss goals. Aim for seven or eight hours a night. We here at Bee Max Healthy swear on the Holy Hive, that this product with melatonin and botanicals helps us sleep well at least 90% of the time. Olly Sleep.

6. Manage stress levels. Stress can have a negative impact on your weight loss efforts, so it's important to find ways to manage and reduce stress. Consider meditation or yoga. If you're like some of us here at the Buzzy Place of Bee Max Health, we have some balance issues, even though we are quite active, so we recommend this Chair Yoga for Seniors over 60

7. Avoid sugary drinks and snacks. Sugary beverages like soda and juice are packed with empty calories that can hinder your weight loss efforts. Sugar is the main culprit for creating fat and many immune-comprised disorders like type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and cancer. Go cold turkey for yourself, or greatly reduce your consumption.

8. Try resistance training. Lifting weights is an effective way to build muscle mass and keep your metabolism going.

This is a great brand of hand weights that we here at BMH use.

9. Intermittent fasting has been shown to be effective.

We don't recommend you over do any new exercise, but if you do, we recommend this muscle rub from DoTerra, using only high quality essential oils and has no toxic chemicals: Deep Blue.

By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to losing weight after 60. Remember that it's important to stay consistent and motivated in order to reach your goals. With dedication and perseverance, anything is possible! Good luck!

As always, we here at Bee Max Healthy encourage our readers to consult with a trusted health care professional before embarking on a new diet plan, supplements, or increased physical activity.