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How I Stay Fit + Reduce Belly Fat Over 50!

I’m 56 (almost 57) and I’ve always eaten a low fat diet and exercised regularly to stay fit. But now that I’m post-menopausal I’ve noticed a shift in how & where my body stores fat. . . it goes right to my belly!

So I’ve had to change my eating habits and move more to fight that aspect of the natural aging process.

I’m happy to report that the changes I’ve made have worked and I wanted to share them with you today!

Top Tips

Avoid “reduced fat” & “reduced calorie” processed foods.
The fats & calories are replaced by hidden sugars which turn in to fat in our bodies. Buy more fresh fruits and vegetables and cook from scratch more.

Reduce sugary drinks like soda & coffee drinks.
These beverages are sugar-bombs with about 40 grams of sugar per serving! Just one gives you 150% of your daily allowance of sugar. Swap in water or unsweetened green tea.

Swap out “saturated fats” and swap in “healthy fats” like olive oil, avocados, and nuts instead of butter, bacon, and cheese! These will help you stay slimmer while also being good for your heart!

Switch from “empty white carbs” to whole grain carbs. White bread, white rice, white pasta, all turn into sugar in our bodies & contribute to belly fat. Whole grains are higher in fiber so they don’t metabolize to sugar/fat as much as white carbs! Try whole wheat or multi-grain bread, brown rice, and wheat or quinoa pasta!

Stay on top of your workout routine. Improving your diet is only half the battle, you’ve also got to move more to burn that belly fat! Find an exercise routine that you enjoy so you’ll stick with it!

Use a “fitness tracker” to keep you motivated! My Fitbit tracks my exercise, my steps, my sleep and it even reminds me to get up and move every hour!

Check out my healthy recipes by clicking on the RECIPES tab at the top of the page!

Some of my favorite fit foods from Amazon Pantry

Heritage Flakes Cereal: https://amzn.to/2JnCYko
Organic Canellini Beans: https://amzn.to/2LKsz4a
truRoots Ancient Grain Spaghetti: https://amzn.to/2Ju5mjQ

Some of my favorite workout DVDs

Cathe Friedrich Low Impact Series: https://amzn.to/2Jl9pQB, https://amzn.to/2LIhIaT
Tracie Long Longevity Series: https://amzn.to/2G3Qh7D, https://amzn.to/2G2XBR9, https://amzn.to/2xFlR7i
Tracie Long Focus Series: https://amzn.to/2G3MhE7, https://amzn.to/2xGWykY, https://amzn.to/2XGMMPD

My fitness tracker

Fitbit Versa: http://bit.ly/2CloNsF
Fitbit Versa Band: https://amzn.to/30QIMdc

MY AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hotandflashy

Today’s Makeup

Revlon Colorstay Prep & Protect Primer: http://bit.ly/2vj2i35 (Ulta)

L’Oreal Tru Match Super Blendable Makeup in N3 Natural Buff: http://bit.ly/2jVDSru (Ulta), http://amzn.to/2DlfQ1x (Amazon)

CoverGirl Simply Ageless Instant Fix Concealer in Medium: http://bit.ly/2Ym9JUl

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores HD Powder: http://bit.ly/1YqtToC (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2etgkEG (Sephora), https://amzn.to/2PTdxsQ (Amazon)

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter in “4 Medium”: http://bit.ly/2OjfAb2 (Nordstrom), http://bit.ly/2OM5JvB (Sephora)

CoverGirl Serving Sculpt Palette in Bloom Babe: http://bit.ly/2YFAdQF (Walmart), https://amzn.to/30noYwM (Amazon)

Fenty Beauty Amplifying Eye Primer: http://bit.ly/2Ud3akn

Milani Bold Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette: http://bit.ly/2YJNat0 (Walmart), https://amzn.to/2JnCsms (Amaz0n)

Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Th(Ink): http://bit.ly/2LcwG4P (Sephora)

Sephora 12 Hr. Contour Eyeliner Pencil in “Lavender Fields”: http://bit.ly/1UDsfSL

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara: http://bit.ly/2L448zG (Sephora), https://amzn.to/2EtTKvs (Amazon)

Urban Decay Double Down Brow Putty in Taupe Trap: http://bit.ly/2DEZCkv (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2DDL3O0 (Sephora), http://bit.ly/2V8sTig (Nordstrom)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in “Naked”: http://bit.ly/1S8bU20 (Sephora), http://bit.ly/1S8bnNC (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2My70Fm (Nordstrom)

Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon in Lead the Way: http://bit.ly/2G2Towu (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2G2F07x (Walmart)

Nail Polish: OPI “Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around”

Choker: http://bit.ly/2Gv9Whp
Bracelet: http://bit.ly/2YKoRLA
Top: http://bit.ly/2Kaze6P

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9 Responses to "How I Stay Fit + Reduce Belly Fat Over 50!"

Lori says:

October 8, 2019 at 11:50 pm

Angie, I admire your research skills. Can you recommend a smoothie for mature women. Should you use whey, protein, etc. thanks!!

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1. Angie says:
  
  October 17, 2019 at 8:26 pm
  
  Hi Lori~ I love a good smoothie but I’m not sure I can recommend a good recipe for mature women… I like a green smoothie with avocado, spinach, kale, banana, peanutbutter, almond milk! xo ~angie
  
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Niki Wibrow says:

September 19, 2019 at 5:15 am

As I reached my 50s I started to make some real changes in my diet. Sometimes its just a matter of swapping certain foods, as you say. I think we’re all guilty of the coffee and soda. Thanks for the tips, really helpful

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Julia says:

September 16, 2019 at 4:52 pm

Great video! I’m not seeing the link you refer to where you put three workouts together yourself? I only see the link to the ones you purchase on amazon.

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Nancy says:

August 23, 2019 at 9:18 pm

Ohmigosh, I’m 66 and suddenly have this fat pad!! on my lower belly and my waist expanded 12 inches. I never had this before, I always really watch my weight. I realize I’m much less active since I retired (ER hard working nurse) so I started using this app – Couch to 5K. This is really giving me more energy and I love it, it’s just a jogging program. But dang, I’m so creaky now. After driving an hour or so, it’s painful to get out of the car. I think it will get better, I hope. My mom always said “aging is not for the faint of heart.”
Thanks for the exercise program ideas, I’m going to look at these and have to find some stretches.

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Amie says:

July 11, 2019 at 3:05 pm

Hi!

First, your hair looks awesome in this video, more so than the usual level of awesome!

Second, the dietary changes you made very closely resemble the changes my husband made a year ago, and he lost 70 pounds and has lost his desire for pretty much any sugary, white floury, pasta white potato food. it has been an amazing health revolution for him, and I think that maybe mentioning when you haven’t had those things for a certain amount of time, you no longer crave them.

Third, if you haven’t tried pilates yourself, I would recommend it. I never realized how many muscles are actually in your abdomen, and how the many different things you do in pilates helps to strengthen those muscles. I think it might help with belly fat, but mostly it helps with everything I do, from walking my dog, to sitting and watching a movie to comfortably sitting in a chair at a salon and having my hair shampooed! Silly seeming that one, I know, but i was always uncomfortable until pilates.

Thanks for all your beauty & health advice!

Amie

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Shannon says:

July 10, 2019 at 11:52 am

Angie – this is so much good information! Its so similar to the “Mediterranean diet” my doctor has recommended but more streamlined & easier to follow. Thank you for sharing. Do you use reduced fat greek yogurt or the full fat/whole version? Also, do you use skim milk in your cereal like in your tea? Thanks again!

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 9, 2019 at 12:58 pm
  
  I use skim milk or almond milk in my cereal and 2% greek yogurt.
  
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Doniece Walton says:

July 10, 2019 at 11:06 am

Angie I am 69 and have high cholesterol. I am going to try your approach since the meds disagree with me. Thank you for sharing. Also love your beauty and makeup sessions since I have combo skin too. Right now trying different primer and foundations that will not emphasize my rolling acne stars on one cheek. They are not bad but hate when makeup settles and emphasizes them. Any suggestions?

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Top Tips

Some of my favorite fit foods from Amazon Pantry

Some of my favorite workout DVDs

My fitness tracker

Today’s Makeup

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