4 WAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR MIDLIFE

METABOLISM

BY SARAH HAAS

It ’ s no secret that our metabolism slows as we age . You may have heard terms like “ menopause middle ,” “ midlife creep ,” and , my favorite , “ the shifting sands of time .”

The average woman gains 1.5 pounds per year during her adult life - enough to pack on 40 + pounds by the time she ’ s in her 50s , if she doesn ’ t combat the perfect storm of hormones , muscle loss , and stress that slows her fat-burning engine .

Weight gain not only affects selfconfidence , it can also have serious implications for your health .

Carrying extra weight increases the risk of diabetes , heart disease , high blood pressure , stroke and respiratory problems . Also , the extra stress on the joints can lead to arthritic issues , limiting mobility and making it harder to exercise .