Do you feel lazy and choose to drive instead of walking or sitting at a desk for long hours when you used to be constantly on the run? Do you socialize less, eat more and always hire a cab to go home? Mind you, while you are thinking that you are leading hectic lives and deserve these luxuries, then I must tell you it is time for you to understand that you are doing more harm to your body than good.
During your forties you are heading towards menopause and hence your estrogen level also goes down and the fat settles more at the abdomen. The fat circulates closer to the heart making you vulnerable to heart diseases. Activities such as yoga mainly and also Pilates and Tai chi are great for restoring your motion.
It has been observed that people who were sedentary most of the day, but made time to go to the gym regularly burned lesser calories as compared to people who lead a generally active life, but don’t get the time to go for any structured work outs. So my advice would be lead an active life. Use the stairs as much as you can. Walk to the vegetable market instead of taking out your car and you will surely notice a change in your health.
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