Trying to Lose Weight at Midlife? Don’t. Do THIS Instead.

When I worked as an outpatient dietitian, I remember many women saying how at 40, it was like a flip switched and they started gaining weight. Being in my twenties at the time, I had a hard time relating.

There’s no doubt that weight gain is a common complaint at midlife. A study published in Preventative Medicine found that among midlife women (40-59), nearly 40% of those with a BMI less than 25, desired to lose weight. And for those with a BMI over 25, 90% wanted to shed pounds.

But here’s th...