blood sugar, according to the CDC.
Where to start with weight loss?
Eating
Balancing food to make sure that it’s filling, nutritious and the right blend to stave off hunger is critical to weight loss.
A meal should have a balance of protein and carbohydrates, such as a tuna sandwich using whole grain bread and a side salad.
“The key is every time we fuel the body, choose a little bit of protein and a little bit of carbohydrate that keeps that blood sugar from becoming a rollercoaster. It keeps it more consistent so that hunger doesn’t overwhelm us,” Diekman notes.
Keep eating bread and butter, chocolate or a small portion of soda each day, if that’s what you need to stick to a healthy eating plan, but swap out that extra sugar or calories from other parts of your day.
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Exercising
Start by getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days per week of strength training, according to the CDC.
However, it probably needs to be higher than that to achieve weight loss, Diekman notes.
A feature on the AARP website suggests increasing strength training to stave off both age- and weight-loss-related muscle loss. Vary the pace of a cardio workout with bursts of faster activity, such as walking with a quicker stride for a bit.
Awareness
Eating while watching TV, playing video games or scrolling through the internet can also