According to a new study from the University of Warwick and the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, obese patients over the age of 60 can lose the same amount of weight as younger people by making lifestyle changes.
The Recent Study:
The researchers randomly selected 242 patients who attended the WISDOM-based obesity service between 2005 and 2016 and compared the weight loss that they achieved during their time in the service to two groups (those aged under 60 years and those aged 60 to 78 years). Patients referred to the obesity service were morbidly obese, with BMIs averaging more than 40Kgm-2.
The results showed that the two groups were statistically equivalent. Those aged 60 and up reduced their body weight by 7.3 percent on average, compared to 6.9 percent for those aged under 60. Both groups spent a comparable amount of time in the obesity service, with those 60 and older spend an average of 33.6 months and those younger than 60 spend 41.5 months.
The hospital-based program only used lifestyle changes tailored to each individual patient, with a focus on
- dietary modifications
- Psychological assistance
- Physical activity should be encouraged.
Suggestion
To help you stay on track, try this simple technique. Get a pedometer and wear it for a day. You’re not getting enough exercise if you’re not taking at least 10,000 steps per day. By wearing that pedometer, you’ll be able to see how close you are to your goal and avoid the battle of the bulge. Furthermore, too much or too little estrogen can result in difficult-to-control weight gain.
Weight gain in your forties does not have to be unavoidable, and you don’t have to sit around hoping for the best. You’ll be able to stay slim, toned, and healthy throughout your middle ages and well into your golden years if you face the problem head-on and address it properly.
Age should not be used as an excuse in the treatment of obesity through a healthy lifestyle.
Disclaimer
The Content is not meant to be a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any questions about a medical condition, always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider.
