Portion Control… 5 Wicked Little Tricks
As we age, a decrease in our physical abilities leads to a decrease in our metabolic rate (amount of energy used in a given period), which in turn contributes to weight gain. The physiological changes that accompany increasing age affect the body’s composition and cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) function, thus reducing our ability to work and exercise and lose weight. Genetics, muscle mass, gender, calorie consumption versus expenditure, and lifestyle are all factors in weight gain.
More on why we gain weight as we age
While a lot of factors are at play here, today I’m concentrating on portion control. Here’s …read more
