Although losing weight at any age has considerable health benefits, it turns out that dropping a few pounds after age 50 might be especially good for you.

Losing weight after 50 is doable, and it comes with some big health perks.

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Hormonal and metabolic changes that commonly take place after 50 make it easier to pack on weight, Kristine Gedroic, MD, medical director of the Gedroic Medical Institute, tells LIVESTRONG.com. But while weight gain after 50 might be common, it can also be dangerous: Putting on pounds at this age, Dr. Gedroic says, increases the risk of diseases like stroke and diabetes.

But while weight gain might be risky, weight loss is possible and worth it if your weight has crept into the unhealthy range. Here are a few of the most notable benefits.

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Obesity at 50 was associated with an increased risk of dementia in a study published February 2018 in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia (although, curiously, obesity at 60 or 70 was not).

While researchers aren't clear exactly why this is, Dr. Gedroic says the gut microbiome, which can become imbalanced as we age, might be a potential link.

"Research has shown that we have a natural tendency toward an imbalanced gut, including more bad bacteria in our gut, as we grow older," she says. "An imbalance in the gut microbiome can affect brain health and has even been tied to neurodegenerative disease."

Indeed, one January 2019 study published in Scientific Reports analyzed the fecal samples of participants in a memory care clinic and found that the samples that came from patients with dementia had a higher prevalence of bad bacteria.

Eating more fruits, vegetables and high-fiber foods can contribute to weight loss, balance the gut, and lead to a healthier brain in the process, Dr. Gedroic says.

Hot flashes, which occur as a side effect of menopause and are most common in women over 50, are notoriously uncomfortable and carrying extra weight can make them even more so.

"Hormones like estrogen are stored in fat tissue, so it makes sense that the more fat a woman has, the more estrogen in her body and the more pronounced her menopausal symptoms can become," Dr. Gedroic says.

In fact, one study from the December 2017 issue of BMC Women's Health found that women with obesity were "significantly" more likely to have moderate to severe menopausal symptoms as well as have them more often, including hot flashes.

Dropping to a healthy weight can help ease joint pain.

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Osteoarthritis, or OA, is one of the most common side effects of aging, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

With OA, the cartilage that cushions and protects the bones wears down over time, causing the bones to rub together and joints to become swollen, stiff and painful. Carrying extra weight exacerbates osteoarthritis, causing more pressure on the joint and, often, more pain.

Arthritis and damaged cartilage aren't conditions that can be reversed. But, according to the Cleveland Clinic, losing weight can put less pressure on the joints and reduce symptoms, making it easier and less painful to walk around.

Cancers that are hormone-dependent can show up in women over 50 due to weight gain since hormones like estrogen are stored in fat, Dr. Gedroic says.

"The more fat you're carrying, the higher your hormone levels," she says. "This is why obesity in women has been linked to a higher risk of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, and why women who lose weight particularly after the age of 50 dramatically reduce their risk of the disease."

Not surprisingly, a study published December 2019 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that women who lost weight in their 50s had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight stayed the same even if the women who lost weight ended up gaining some of it back.

What's also important to note, Dr. Gedroic says, is that obesity is also associated with a poorly functioning liver. The liver is critical to filtering out harmful chemicals like environmental pollutants and cancer-causing toxins. With cancer rates already higher due to age, having a poorly functioning liver due to obesity "increases the risk of many diseases, including cancer," she says.

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James King had been fighting for his life before coming on the show as his weight stopped him from living a normal life. Weighing 791lbs, doctors had informed his family that he only had a few months left to live if he continued in the same direction. Unable to cut ties with food, James had always struggled with his weight.

He put the blame on his past trauma and unloving relationships that he had in the past. James revealed on the show that his parents did not have a healthy relationship. He recalled seeing his mother only thrice in his childhood and during these times she was always drunk. James added that it was his dad who took care of him.

While James spent a lot of his time wondering how his life would have been if he had his mother in his life, as he grew up, he finally got the chance to reconnect with her. This moment made James believe that he had everything in his life but nothing had prepared him for what was to come.

A couple of months after their meeting, James mother passed away and it left him shattered. On the same day, James revealed that he got a call where he was informed that his house had burnt down. Having two losses on the same day, James fell into a deep depression and his journey with food began.

While James got addicted to food, his family tried their best to help him out. Jamess father even refinanced his home in the bid to make some money that could help James with his weight loss journey. Meanwhile, his daughter dropped out of school as she wanted to help her father with everyday chores.

While James father and daughter tried to help him out, his wife, Lisa, did not seem to be on board with the idea. Dr Younan Nowzaradan had a hard time convincing Lisa that she was an enabler. While James had to be on a strict diet to lose his weight, the results were not showing and Dr Nowzaradan could not help but blame Lisa for it.

It reached a point where James had to be admitted to the hospital because his health conditions due to his weight became bad. Dr Nowzaradan was surprised to see how his health scare also did not motivate him to lose some weight.

He tried to put him on a strict diet when James got admitted into the hospital but was surprised to find out that in two months he had managed to put on 160lbs while staying in the hospital.

Dr Nowzaradan was quick to question James about his weight gain. There were a handful of excuses that he had planned. Right from justifying his weight gain to it being water weight to saying it might be muscle weight, James refused to admit that he had put on weight due to overeating.

Dr Nowzaradan held Lisa accountable for these changes as he found out she tried to sneak in food including pizza for James to eat. He was not happy about this and looking at his level of motivation, James was soon taken out of the program.

In April 2020, TLC confirmed that James was no more. TLC was deeply saddened by the loss of James King, who shared his weight-loss journey on My 600lb Life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time, they wrote on their Twitter page.

My 600-lb Life airs on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on TLC.

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The former I'm A Celebrity contestant has shed the pounds in recent years, but how did she do it?

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has opened up about how her weight loss has boosted her confidence and helped her with her dating life.

TV brainiac Anne, 51, has previously opened up about how dating with her diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome has been a struggle in the past for her.

However, her weight loss has helped her build the confidence re-enter the dating scene.

Back in 2018, Anne appeared on I'm A Celeb, and it's well known that all of the campmates tend to lose a significant amount of weight during their period down under.

This is down to them merely surviving on a diet of rice and beans, with the occasional treat.

Anne has revealed that this experience really helped kick-start her weight loss after she lost a whopping three stone in just three weeks.

Following her stint in the jungle, she appeared on This Morning and told Philip Schofield and Rochelle Humes that she believed that the lack of salt in her diet on the show helped her shed the pounds.

A source told The Sun: What the celebs are eating is very healthy.

From veg to meat protein and fish and that is absorbed quickly by the body.

"The weight loss doesnt do any permanent damage, and most pile it back on within three weeks.

The celebs see it as a detox, although at the same time it is very difficult as they have nothing to distract them from the hunger.

Speaking about her newfound confidence to The Sun, Anne revealed: It took years of psychotherapy before I even considered dating.

I lost weight, replaced my glasses with contact lenses and felt a lot more confident.

But I find it really hard to hold down a relationship.

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Losing belly fat can seem like a near-impossible feat. Although there are detox teas and wraps that promise to flatten your belly, these quick fixes won't work. But you can't spot-target fat loss with exercise alone, either; no matter how many crunches you do or how many five-minute planks you hold, your belly fat won't magically go away.

The good news is, you can torch belly fat and lose some inches around your waist if you work hard and work smart. You could even see results in a matter of weeks.

"Reduction in waist circumference can be seen in as little as two weeks," personal trainer and registered dietitian Jim White, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, told POPSUGAR. "Although the rate at which inches are lost depends on the person, with increased activity and calorie reduction, it is possible to see noticeable differences in your waistline."

As far as the numbers go, Jim said you have to eat at a 500-calorie deficit each day to lose a pound a week (one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories). Just be sure you're eating at least 1,200 calories a day to keep your body and brain functioning properly. If you are losing weight with a calorie deficit and exercise, you may also be increasing muscle mass while you lose fat, so the scale would not be the best way to measure your progress. Instead, Jim recommends measuring your waist circumference to track fat-loss progress.

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"A larger waist circumference is an indicator for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure," Jim said. "It is possible to lose inches from your waistline within two weeks of beginning a diet and exercise program, with the caveat that those with more abdominal fat will see larger decreases more quickly."

In terms of exercise, he recommends a combination of aerobic exercise, particularly high-intensity aerobic exercise, and strength training. One of the best forms of exercise to target belly fat is Tabata, a style of HIIT exercise that involves 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of rest.

With the combination of exercise and nutrition, you will start to see results. Just be sure you are measuring your waist and not just paying attention to the scale.

"Those on a weight-loss plan who focus on both nutrition and fitness have been shown to reduce belly fat quicker than those who only focus on fitness or only focus on nutrition," David Chesworth, certified personal trainer and wellness coach, told POPSUGAR.

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Transformative magic will happen tonight on TLCs Dragnificent! thanks to the hard work, attention to detail, and listening skills of the shows four fairy godmothers.

The TLC series is a bit of a weeper as we learn about Amys journey, which has been beset by ridicule and condemnation. She did the hard work and lost an enormous amount of weight, but the emotional scars from the days when she was heavier are still with her.

Its true what they say; words can hurt more than sticks and stones, so do not kid yourself. People hold on to the mean things said to them, and its hard to move past it.

But help is on hand for Amy as our fearless foursome help her recover.

In Dragnificent, the four drag queens each bring their unique skill set to help out.

They each focus on fabulous fashion (JujuBee), music and entertainment (Thorgy Thor), event planning (BeBe), and makeup and body image (Alexis Michelle).

And together, they wield their powers for good as one woman per episode is gifted their friendship and advice, along with some powerful psychological lifting up.

In our exclusive clip above, meet Amy, a mother who has undergone a huge transformation.

Her daughter Courtney got hold of the Queens for the intervention to help boost her mothers flagging confidence.

Amys story was so compelling that at the Television Critics Association winter tour held in Pasadena, where Monsters & Critics participated, the queens dished about this very episode airing tonight while on the panel.

When asked how they chose different types of people to help out, Alexis Michelle said: Lets take Amywe fell in love with Amy, and Amys a subject who lost 130 pounds. So it was a weight-loss episode, if you will, making her feel like a butterfly in her new body.

The foursome had their work cut out for them.

Michelle added: And when we met her, she was riddled with depression and anxiety. She was very open about this. So it was our job to kind of step out of ourselves, make her really comfortable and feel really special in her own skin because thats such an important story to tellyou never know whos gonna listen, who the audience is.

Michelle continued: Maybe somebodys dealing at home with weight loss and is really inspired by her story, and its good to just scream that story out loud. Live your story out loud, and it doesnt hurt that we look fabulous in every episode.

Jujubee added: She [Amy] found this beautiful part inside of her and that shined through. And I think thats really important for us because when you love yourself, cause love is the highest vibration that any human being can experience, that is the best thing in the world.

In Dragnificent!, the four drag queens mentioned above help a woman each episode who is not used to being fussed over or celebrated.

Whether it is their physical appearance or a set back of some sort, the queens bring their own life experiences bad and good to an active intervention and makeover session.

We can thank Drag Race for JujuBee (Airline Inthyrath), Alexis Michelle (Alex Michaels), BeBe Zahara Benet (Nea Marshall Kudi Ngwa), and Thorgy Thor (Shane Galligan).

This TV series lightly follows the premise of another reality series, Queer Eye, except Dragnificent! focuses on women.

Dragnificent! airs Mondays at 10/9c on TLC.

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Stuffed sprouts paratha recipe: Learn how to make this healthy weight loss breakfast in 5 minutes  |  Photo Credit: Getty Images

New Delhi: Parathas, stuffed or plain recipes, are a real delight and can be eaten any time of the day. Vegetable parathas made with whole wheat flour are, in fact, a healthy breakfast meal to kickstart your day as they are rich in protein, fibre, healthy carbs and other essential nutrients. Heres a delicious paratha -stuffed sprouts paratha - that is easy to make and filled with nutrients but low in calories, making it a great recipe for weight loss. A healthy breakfast will also support your immune system, reducing your risk of diseases and infections.

Thats because sprouts are high in protein and fibre, the two key nutrients you need to lose weight. They also contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that may improve your heart health, boost digestion, and help manage blood sugar levels. They are very nutritious but low in fat and calories.

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The Chase Anne Hegerty returns in a new spinoff show tonight called Beat The Chasers. Here we reveal how the TV star managed to lose 3st in three weeks

Tonight quiz show star Anne Hegerty will appear on our screens in The Chase spinoff show Beat The Chasers.

Its impossible not to notice that Anne, as well as fellow Chaser Mark Labbett, has lost a huge amount of weight.

Anne, who is known on the show as The Governess, achieved an incredible 3st weight loss in just three weeks.

Her weight loss has helped Anne, who is diagnosed with Asperbergers syndrome, find the confidence to look for love again.

She revealed that she struggled to date in the past.

Here we take a closer look at how Anne managed to lose weight.

What really spurred on Annes weight loss was appearing on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2018.

There she lived off a basic diet of rice and beans, with the odd bit of meat and vegetables.

She lost a whopping 3st in just three weeks.

On the ITV reality show contestants have to compete in challenges to be able to win food for camp.

A source told The Sun: What the celebs are eating is very healthy, from veg to meat protein and fish and that is absorbed quickly by the body.

The weight loss doesnt do any permanent damage, and most pile it back on within three weeks, especially in the build up to Christmas.

The celebs see it as a detox, although at the same time it is very difficult as they have nothing to distract them from the hunger.

She explained to Philip Schofield and Rochelle Humes on ITVs This Morning that she believes it was the lack of salt in her diet that made her lose weight.

Speaking about her newfound confidence to The Sun, she said: It took years of psychotherapy before I even considered dating.

I lost weight, replaced my glasses with contact lenses and felt a lot more confident.

But I find it really hard to hold down a relationship.

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Press the spot between your eyes thats just alittle above your nose bridge for a minute for weight loss. 

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese method in which pressure is applied with fingers or thumbs on particular points in the body. Acupressure can heal headaches, nausea, backache, treat sleep problems and a variety of other physical and mental problems.

It can also help with weight loss by controlling appetite, improving digestion and boosting metabolism. You can press acupressure points on your own and speed up your weight loss process without any known side-effects. Acupressure techniques are effective and easy to follow.

There are many pressure points which help in weight loss. It is important to be calm and relaxed before doing the practice, so breathing exercises before the routine can increase oxygen flow through the body. You can start by applying pressure on these areas in your body to boost metabolism and lose weight:

Ear

This point is located on the front part of the ear against the higher jaw. You have to move your jaw up and down by putting pressure from your fingers on point with the most movement. Pressing this point daily for a minute or two on both ears can help in controlling appetite.

Ankle

The pressure point, Sanyinjiao, is located at four finger-widths above the ankle, behind the inside border of the tibia. Pressing here with the thumb for fiveminutes (sixseconds pressure and two seconds rest) as far as pain is tolerable cant increase blood circulation.

Eyebrow dip

Press the spot between your eyes thats just alittle above your nose bridge for a minute.

Wrist

Putting pressure with thumb or forefinger for 2 to 3 minutes on Neiguan, located in the middle of the wrist about two finger widths below the palm, can promote gastric motility and prevent digestion disorders.

Another pressure point is located at the ulnar end of the distal wrist crease when the palm faces upward, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Using the thumb to apply pressure on Shenmen can help to calm your mind and resolve emotional related symptoms. It also helps the circulation of blood throughout the body.

Calf

Pressing the Zusanli can be located on the outer calf, about four finger widths under the knee bone, strengthen the digestive system. Use your thumb and apply pressure until you feel soreness and numbness.

Upper lip

Applying gentle pressure on the philtrum, the area between the nose and the upper lip, every day can stimulate metabolism. Massage the pressure point, known as shuigou, in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes for desired results.

Thumb

This pressure point is located on the bottom of your thumb. Pressing the point daily will stimulate the thyroid gland to increase metabolism.

Inner Elbow

Press the point an inch below the crease of your inner below on bending with your thumb for 2-3 minutes daily to stimulate the function of the intestines.

While pressing these pressure points will help, remember it is not a substitute for exercising and healthy eating.

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Sherri Shepherd just lately celebrated her 53rd birthday, and she or he certain did it in model. The previous co-host of The View took to social media, the place she posted a couple of scorching bikini images that exposed her dramatic weight reduction.

The Lower than Excellent actress regarded attractive in a blue and white bathing go well with. The humorous woman and TV host had her curly hair cascading on her shoulders, and her make-up was flawless.

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Scientists have only been studying the role of the gut microbiome on weight loss for a few years, but so far, the results are pretty amazing:

1)People whose weight falls in the obese category have different microbiome profiles than people whose weight is in the normal category.2)It appears some healthy bacteria (probiotics) might actually cut back on how much fat your body absorbs.3)Also, probiotics can play a role in your hunger hormones, making you feel less hungry.4)Other studies show some bacteria in the Lactobacillus family (especially Lactobacillus gasseri) help with fat loss and maybe even prevent weight gain.

So what does this all mean?

Adopting habits that support a healthy gut also appears to support a healthy weight! This includes getting enough sleep, eating gut-friendly foods, exercising regularly, and cutting back on stress.

Its all about creating balance and living a healthy lifestyle!

We outline all of this AND MORE in our newGut Health Guide. This new guide highlights (among other things) the importance of:

Probiotics the good bacteria in your gut & replenishing them, andPrebiotics foods you can eat to keep those probiotics healthy and in balance.

We also include a bunch of our favorite recipes for gut health.

Click here to download your FREE copy of the guide.

Hope you love it!

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