What is middle age spread?

As you approach your middle age, there are a lot of things that could change about your body. Your stamina might decrease, grey hairs start to appear where they shouldn’t be and don’t even get me started on wrinkles. But one thing seems universal among both men and women as they reach middle age: the sudden appearance of extra fat around their midsection. This phenomenon is known as ‘middle age spread’. In this article, we’ll explore what it is all about and how to keep the dreaded gut at bay.

The Love Handles

The love handles are nothing but accumulations of fats right above our hips which give us an unsightly curve in our bodies when viewed from behind. These solid pockets begin to form when our body begins storing excess calories as we grow older.

Most women develop love handles in their late 30s or early 40s due to hormonal changes while excessive alcohol consumption contributes significantly towards developing love handles in men especially if you’re sitting more often say working from home during pandemic times!

When these situations come together, people suddenly find themselves carrying a few extra pounds regardless of whether or not they have put on weight over other parts of their bodies – this leads up perfectly into introducing what Middle Age Spread is all about:

Understanding Middle Age Spread

Middle-aged adults who experience a thickening waistline despite maintaining normal/healthy diet choices undergo physical changes related to aging that are specifically responsible for accumulating belly fat (or visceral adipose tissue) – simply called “Middle-Age-Spread”.

This means hitting gym harder won’t help since external factors aren’t considered solely for causing M.A.S; one must steer clear of abstinence mentality by neglecting food norms keeping their metabolism stable & digestive tract running smoothly!

So ignore those ads promising quick fixes with keto supplements ’cause nothing comes overnight, making significant lifestyle changes like eating healthily & daily exercises should burn the extra fat!

Why Does It Happen?

Hormones. Did you think women had a monopoly on hormonal imbalances? Think again; as men mature, there are changes in their hormone levels too. A decrease of testosterone production at around age 40s makes it easier for adipose tissue to accumulate leading to middle-age spread.

Additionally, when we get older, our bodies lose muscle mass and become less efficient at burning calories which can lead us to gain weight if we don’t watch what – and how much – we eat…and probably binge-watch Netflix while binge-eating snacky food during lockdown- “Oh sorry just me?”

Anyway back from my momentary self-talk – Our daily metabolism slows down compared to our younger days since bodily functions like repairing cellular damage, digesting foods etc require more energy leading over time towards metabolic decline that induces gaining belly fat.

Let’s Fight Back With These Tips:

  • Limit your alcohol intake
  • Eat healthily
  • Exercise regularly

You may be sick me reminding of these cliche’d physical wellbeing suggestions but trust me nothing comes more handy than these tips especially with the consistent repetitive routine maintenance help combating Middle Age Spread vitally reduces chances increasing heart problems or other obesity-related issues esp in pandemic times add some crunches/ planks throughout day whatever keeps moving …a pro tip: maybe sign up for virtual gymming/having fitness buddy helps staying motivated & accountable for maintaining routine since we know how hard it has been not sticking with one during this work from home era.

Conclusion

Middle age spread is an inevitable bump on the road ahead but its effects aren’t irreversible! There are various ways that people can adapt into their lifestyle changes by modifying diet plans (adding lean protein & fiber) always leaving behind sugary/junk items apart walking frequently amidst lockdown & mostly engaging through zoom calls perhaps joining cooking classes/ yogo meetings helping to improve oneself by keeping habitual exercise routine.

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