Why can’t I LOSE WEIGHT?

Think it’s trickier now to stay slim than it was in your twenties? Sadly, you’re right. But the good news is that you can still turn things around if you discover what’s derailing your diet. “Yes, it’s harder to lose weight after 50,” says nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville, author of Natural Alternatives to Dieting . “As we get older we naturally lose muscle, which makes it harder to burn fat – and this causes our metabolism to slow down.” So, since maintaining a healthy weight is also essential for lowering your risk of arthritis, heart disease and diabetes, take our