Why with age our body accumulates fat

Recently I was in the gym, which worked through the relief biceps on the simulator. Usually finished with the next set, I give myself a little break: a stroll around the perimeter of the room and drink vodichku, ready to begin the next exercise. However, in that ill-fated day, for some reason I decided to have a rest, looking at his body in a large wall mirror. My eyes drew two small bodily creases, in appearance resembling dumplings that are a near-perfect symmetry peeping from the armpits.

"Wow! - I thought - now I have two breasts more! Damn! "I immediately tensed muscles, and pesky bulge disappeared. So what is it?

For many the answer will sound like a death sentence: my body was subjected to age-related changes.

In fact, avoid this fate can not be anyone, even athletes who have devoted in sports all my life. Over the years, the composition of the tissues of the body is changing, especially this becomes noticeable after reaching 40 years of age. Fat begins to be redistributed evenly throughout the body by virtue of a number of factors.

Why fat is greater than

Reducing the level of sex hormones

Once a man turns 30 years old, testosterone levels begin to fall inevitably, an average of 1% each year. By the way, it is enough to add the stomach a couple of extra folds of fat that your beauty "six-pack" is not exactly give.

And yet lowering testosterone It leads to the fact that the fat begins to accumulate deep in the abdominal cavity, at the same time increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. In particular this applies to men who lead a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, consuming more calories than have time to burn.

As for the women, when they reach 40 years for them to begin the next stage of life - period pre-menopausal, which is still the reproductive, but the probability of pregnancy is already starting to decline. Due to falling estrogen levels come into play are the same age-related changes that are quietly changing the shape of the female body on the type of "hourglass" to the "pear".

This is because estrogen causes fat deposited on certain parts of the body: hips, thighs and buttocks serving storage of nutrients needed by the body for breast woman feeding. Upon the occurrence of menopausal fat on the body starts to be postponed for the same as that of men, the following scheme: in and around the area bellyIn shape making you more and more like a samovar.

In addition, women with all, without exception, the dimensions may see an increase in breast size up to one full size. bust growth is often accompanied by the appearance of additional folds below its level, as well as in the underarm. Voila, the secret of the appearance of "pelmeshek" is finally revealed!

Do not forget to change the age of seemingly everything, regardless of the constitution of the body. However, those who pay enough attention to health and exercise are more likely in old age to look fit.

Slow metabolism

Typically, the metabolism is spent from 50 to 70% of our vital energy. According to studies, after reaching a person 25 years of basal metabolism It begins to decline by an average of 1-2% in 10 years, reducing daily calorie intake by 150-200 kcal. By the time you turn 50 or 60 years of age, metabolic rate can decrease by 5% in comparison with those who are half his age.

The reason for slowing down the metabolism lies in reducing the amount of muscle mass (with age we become inactive). However, in this case the change will be almost imperceptible to those who exercise regularly throughout life, as their bodies are better adapted to physical activity and increased cALORIES.

Heredity

Take a look at their parents and other immediate family members, in the form of which can be seen hereditary traits. Of course, you are not necessarily going to look exactly the same at their age, but it is very likely. One thing is for sure one hundred: a healthy lifestyle and a sufficient level of physical activity the best way will be reflected in your appearance at any age.

It is worth mentioning: good heredity - this is only half the battle. The key is also a healthy lifestyle.

How to make a new you

I decided to publish photos of their "axillary pelmeshek" on its page in Facebook, accompanied them the following comments:

Means of struggle against excess folds in the armpits does not exist. Yes, you need to follow the right diet, portion size, engage in physical exercise, alternating between strength and cardio. These measures will not solve the appearance problem completely, but it will allow you to look very good for his age.

It's even fun - not to be afraid and not to hide from prying eyes the signs of aging! After all, you are here, among all other people on this earth, and you still have the courage and strength. You need to be admired and to be an example for those who have the motivation to be smaller.

My feed Facebook exploded inspired comments, among which was a lot of useful tips and opinions about how to maintain your body in shape despite his age. One commentator wrote:

When you have at fifty or a little more, it is important to take this circumstance responsibly and with understanding. Your body starts to work in a different way, and changing the layout of the subcutaneous fat, with even those who exercise regularly. My way of dealing with the effects of age-related changes is simple: get rid of the clothes that no longer my coming. And God bless her! Put on something else and go on hour hike.

This is probably one of the most valuable advice in this case. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, do not succumb to the attacks of old age! Rejoice with all your successes and keep mobility, because you're doing everything in your power. You do the same?

Whenever examining the wardrobe before the onset of autumn, I will certainly find things to wear that will never be able to. In this case, I weigh exactly the same as weighed, she married in 1984. But my body has long been others. Yes, the years do not spare anyone, but in his sixties, I all the same love hiking, as it was 30 years ago.

When you turn 45 or 50 years, then something in your body will start to creak and totter certainly creating obstacles regular exercise. But I repeat: you do not have to stop.