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How to Lose Belly Fat For Good After 50, Say Expert

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Get your fill of fiber-rich foods.

"Because it slows digestion, it makes us feel fuller longer; decreasing the need to eat again at a sooner time.  

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Eat foods that coincide with the DASH or Mediterranean diet.

These foods are lower in fat, include more healthy fats (omegas), focus on increased fruit/vegetable and whole grain intake, and have a decreased emphasis on added sugars.  

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Bump up your protein.

"An increase in protein intake can aid in weight loss and maintenance. 

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Strength train.

As you age—more specifically, after you turn 30—you can lose anywhere from three to five percent of your lean muscle mass every decade. 

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Lower your carb intake.

"Therefore I recommend clients fill up on healthy carbs like fruits, veggies, and portion-controlled amounts of whole grains (about 1/3 of a cup per serving)." 

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Try intermittent fasting.

"I recommend women start with 12 to 14 hours depending on where they are in their cycles and aim to begin eating earlier in the day and to stop eating earlier in the day.  

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