For most people, losing weight after 60 is hard, but that’s normal however, if losing weight is exceptionally hard, you may want to check with your doctor that you don’t have any health conditions the two most common health conditions that can cause weight gain are 1) the thyroid losing function, and 2) insulin becoming less functional. Why is losing weight over 40 so hard. Why it takes longer for women to lose weight after 40 (even charlize theron) if it's getting harder and harder to shed the pounds as you age, you're not alone here's how to fight back.
why is losing weight over 40 so hard
Another reason why many women can’t lose weight beyond the age of 40 is because of hypothyroidism or an under active thyroid found in almost 20% of adults over 40 (of which 80% are women), hypothyroidism can wreck havoc to an individual’s metabolism. It’s gradual, but around age 40-50, that’s when women tend to notice the creeping weight gain. maybe in the past, they could cut out a snack and lose weight. but now when they do that, the scale doesn’t budge. why does it seem easier for men to lose weight at this age? men’s metabolism slows as they age, too, and they lose muscle.. So it's no wonder why so many women over 40 end up hitting a weight-loss wall. but don't worry, you got this: here are a few ways you can outsmart your slowing metabolism and get lean—for good.