Is Skipping Dinner a Good Way to Lose Weight After 40?

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When we hit our forties, it sometimes feels like our bodies start auto-packing extra pounds despite maintaining our usual diet and lifestyle. Why is that?

3 Reasons for Weight Gain After 40

There are three primary reasons why it’s common to gain weight and a challenge to shed those extra pounds after turning forty.

1. Body Degeneration and Aging

As you enter middle age, your metabolism slows down, and your body begins to show signs of aging. This can lead to feelings of fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, and less flexible knee joints. This reduced energy and vitality may discourage physical activity, leading to decreased muscle mass and increased fat accumulation, causing gradual weight gain.

2. Declining Digestive Function

When digestive function declines, it can lead to various issues such as indigestion, bloating, abdominal distension, and overall puffiness or water retention. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) holds that the spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming water and dampness, making it a crucial hub for fluid metabolism. If there are problems with digestion in the spleen and stomach, water can overflow and affect the entire body. It’s akin to the situation where water can flood various areas if a city’s drainage system gets blocked.