There is no standardised solution to weight loss, but those who shed the most fat frequently use the same techniques.
When age is thrown into the mix, efforts to shed fat become increasingly difficult. That's not to say it's impossible, though.
A medical professional who battled excess weight for decades has revealed how she shed more than seven stone in her fifties.
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Having reached nearly 17st following pregnancy in her 30s, Doctor Emi Hosada completely transformed her health through lifestyle modifications.
Dr Hosada transformed her life through lifestyle modifications
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Taking to TikTok, she recently detailed how she maintained a striking weight loss of 7st 2lb while achieving what she describes as a youthful appearance requiring little makeup.
"There are five things I would always do as a doctor who lost 7st 2lb in their 50s and kept it off and still can get away with minimal makeup," she declared.
The first strategy in the doctor's weight loss arsenal requires carefully assessing the sugar content of food.
“Look at the sugar value of food rather than its calories,” she advised.
“What I’m looking at is it this food is going to spike my insulin and my blood sugar up and pack on pounds or not. I don’t really care about the calories at all.”
Personalised supplements also come highly recommended by Dr Hosoda because they're tailored to an individual's genetic and hormonal profiles.
Magnesium supplementation is particularly helpful because it addresses both sweet tooth tendencies and sleep difficulties, the expert pointed out. This is most relevant for women navigating hormonal changes.
“Magnesium can be a really good aid to that,” Dr Hosada declared.
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The doctor recommends strength training for women over 50
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The third cornerstone of the slimmer’s approach is adequate hydration, with specific recommendations based on body weight and activity levels.
“The reason you want to drink water is because you don’t want to mistake thirst for hunger,” she explained.
“Each of us should be drinking about half an ounce to an ounce of water per pound of body weight, depending on how active we are.”
The doctor's exercise recommendations include upping strength training and limiting cardiovascular workouts.
“Do workouts that include strength,” she advised. “A lot of people believe that over-aerobic exercise is really going to help them with their weight.
“I’m here to tell you you’re much better off building your strength if you’re over the age of 50.”