{"id":20543,"date":"2021-04-02T16:18:22","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T16:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=20543"},"modified":"2025-02-06T10:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T10:18:59","slug":"losing-weight-at-60-male","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing Weight At 60 Male: Proven Ways To Lose Weight While Getting Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Why_Is_Losing_Weight_at_60_Years_of_Age_So_Hard\" >Why Is Losing Weight at 60 Years of Age So Hard?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Metabolism_Reduces_with_Age\" >Metabolism Reduces with Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Age-Related_Muscle_Loss\" >Age-Related Muscle Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Decrease_Levels_of_Testosterone\" >Decrease Levels of Testosterone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#How_to_Speed_up_Metabolism_After_60\" >How to Speed up Metabolism After 60<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Hydrate\" >Hydrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Eat_More_Protein\" >Eat More Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#Sleep_More\" >Sleep More\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#What_Foods_Should_Men_Avoid_After_60\" >What Foods Should Men Avoid After 60?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#How_Many_Calories_Should_a_60-Year-Old_Man_Eat_to_Lose_Weight\" >How Many Calories Should a 60-Year-Old Man Eat to Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#How_to_Lose_Belly_Fat_for_Men_at_60\" >How to Lose Belly Fat for Men at 60<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-at-60-male\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight is never an easy task. However, losing weight as an older adult is much harder than it would be if you were younger. While the process may be more difficult, it doesn\u2019t mean you should give up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_At_60_Male_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that when older adults are overweight or obese, this increases their risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, and cancers, in addition to functional limitations, disability, and poorer quality of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532533\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3278274\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you start losing weight at 60 male? Let\u2019s take a look at all the tips and tricks that men at this age should do to ensure that they\u2019re losing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Losing_Weight_at_60_Years_of_Age_So_Hard\"><\/span><b>Why Is Losing Weight at 60 Years of Age So Hard?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why losing weight for men after 60 years of age is so hard. Here are some of these science-backed reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metabolism_Reduces_with_Age\"><\/span><b>Metabolism Reduces with Age<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-slow-metabolism\/\">metabolism<\/a> or metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body burns per day to keep you alive and perform daily activities. The faster your metabolism, the faster your body burns any ingested calories, which prevents them from being stored as fat in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2021, researchers found that the more we age, the slower our metabolic rate becomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that once we hit the age of 60, our BMR (basal metabolic rate &#8211; the minimum amount of calories that your body needs to perform necessary functions), as well as our TEE (total energy expenditure &#8211; total amount of calories you burn each day through rest, movement, and digestion), started to decline (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe5017\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 60, the rate of this metabolic rate declined by 0.7% per year on average (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe5017\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Now, if your metabolic rate decreases, this means you burn fewer calories, which results in more energy stored as fat in the body and leads to both fat and weight gain, unless you adjust your diet or physical activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age-Related_Muscle_Loss\"><\/span><b>Age-Related Muscle Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no doubt that muscle mass plays a role in weight loss. The more muscle you have in the body, the more calories you burn while at rest, which can result in more weight and fat loss over time. This is one reason why overweight people who are looking to lose weight are advised to hit the weights or simply do bodyweight resistance workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3661116\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, with age comes the natural process of muscle loss. Research has suggested that after the age of 30, we lose approximately 3% to 8% of muscle mass per decade and this rate of decline is even higher after the age of 60 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2804956\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One recent review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Investigation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that by the age of 60, humans can lose approximately 0.7% to 0.8% of muscle per year and that at this age, men have 14% less leg muscle than 20-year-old men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9374375\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age-related muscle loss (aka sarcopenia) reduces the metabolic rate of older men (and women), thereby making it harder for them to burn as many calories, and increases the risks of falls and vulnerability to injury, which can lead to functional dependence, disability, and a reduced quality of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2804956\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_At_60_Male_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66798\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Losing Weight At 60 Male \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decrease_Levels_of_Testosterone\"><\/span><b>Decrease Levels of Testosterone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As women age, their estrogen levels drop, triggering menopause, and as men age, their testosterone levels drop. Lower testosterone levels contribute to alterations in body composition, diminished energy, muscle strength, cognition, and sexual function, and depressed mood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4077344\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is known as andropause or late-onset hypogonadism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, testosterone levels in men start to decline after the age of 40 by a gradual decrease of 1% a year (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/testosterone_aging_and_the_mind\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means that by the time you are 60, your testosterone levels may have already dropped to 20% below their peak, which is unhelpful news for your weight loss efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has suggested that this hormone can play a role in male weight loss as men with testosterone deficiencies who undergo hormone therapy have been seen to experience sustainable and significant weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25105998\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ijo2015139\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the natural decline of testosterone with aging is not the same as a testosterone deficiency. It may make it a little harder to lose weight, but it can be overcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-routine-for-seniors\/\">Chair Yoga Routine for Seniors: 8 Exercises for a Full-Body Workout at Home<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Speed_up_Metabolism_After_60\"><\/span><b>How to Speed up Metabolism After 60<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the factors listed above influence weight loss by affecting metabolism, which you might aim to tackle in order to help you start losing weight at 60 years of age and above. But how do you go about doing that? Here are some tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><b>Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased physical activity is one of the best ways to speed up your metabolic rate. Exercise itself burns calories and as we\u2019ve stated above, the more you exercise, the more muscle you can build and strengthen, which then translates into more burned calories during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that exercise as an older adult doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CDC), older adults are encouraged to (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/8963593_Water-Induced_Thermogenesis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Do Aerobics Exercises for 150 Minutes Each Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This translates to around 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderately paced aerobic exercises or 75 minutes a week (15 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Two Days of Muscle-Strengthening Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These don\u2019t need to be anything complicated. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-men-over-60\/\"><b>Chair yoga for men over 60<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a good place to start. You can also do simple body weight exercises such as calf raises, wall pushups, chair squats, and seated deadlifts to increase your muscle strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Balance Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has suggested that after the age of 60, our balance decreases by a whopping 16% per decade. This increases the risk of falls and fractures, which can decrease the quality of life for seniors. To avoid this, try simple balance exercises such as standing on one leg or just walking in a straight line.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrate\"><\/span><b>Hydrate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water will help you get through the workout suggested above, but it can also help you burn some extra calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an older study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drinking just 500 ml of water may temporarily increase your metabolic rate by 30%. This effect starts just 10 minutes after drinking the water and can last up to 40 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/8963593_Water-Induced_Thermogenesis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_At_60_Male_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Protein\"><\/span><b>Eat More Protein<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a meal plan for losing weight at 60 male, then a high-protein diet should be at the top of your list of weight-loss dietary options. Research over the years has shown that high-protein diets help with weight loss as they increase satiety, help preserve and increase muscle mass, and increase thermogenesis (the energy it takes to metabolize the protein itself) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25926512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7539343\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to lean animal protein and plant protein sources, your diet should also be rich in<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Dark Leafy Greens and Non-Starchy Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are rich in antioxidants that are good for your health, contain fiber which is great for easy bowel movements, and are low in calories, which is a good option for any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day_mediterranean_diet_for_weight_loss\/\">weight loss diet<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-articles\/2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Healthy Fats\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be found in olive oil, canola oil, peanuts and other nuts, peanut butter, avocado, and fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel. These fats are great for the cognitive and overall health of seniors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/281145791_Role_of_fatty_acids_and_micronutrients_in_healthy_ageing_A_systematic_review_of_randomised_controlled_trials_set_in_the_context_of_European_dietary_surveys_of_older_adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Whole Grains\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Options include whole-wheat bread and pasta, oats, quinoa, barley, and brown rice. Research has linked the consumption of whole grains to reduced risk of obesity or weight gain, cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, stroke, and some cancers, in addition to improved gut health and lower mortality rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/51841998_Whole_Grains_Benefits_and_Challenges\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6627753\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Fruits and Dairy \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like vegetables, the former helps provide your body with important antioxidants, nutrients, and fiber, particularly if you eat the whole fruit. Dairy provides calcium for bone preservation and is a source of protein. If you don\u2019t or can\u2019t consume dairy, be sure to try fortified plant-based dairy alternatives such as soy, oat, or almond milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/healthy-eating-nutrition-and-diet\/healthy-eating-you-age-know-your-food-groups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_More\"><\/span><b>Sleep More\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Aging,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> older adults require 7 to 9 hours of interrupted sleep a night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/sleep\/good-nights-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many don\u2019t sleep this much due to issues such as illness, pain, and even medication they may be taking. Sadly, this is bad for their metabolism and weight loss efforts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/sleep\/good-nights-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that sleep deprivation and other sleep issues slow your metabolism and increase hunger and cravings, which isn\u2019t helpful for your weight loss efforts and may increase the risk of certain chronic diseases over time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1991337\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2929498\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-70\/\">Intermittent Fasting for Men Over 70: Benefits, Tips, and Best Practices<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foods_Should_Men_Avoid_After_60\"><\/span><b>What Foods Should Men Avoid After 60?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Aging<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that older adults should avoid foods that are high in added sugars, in addition to those that are high in sodium and saturated fats. The organization also states that older adults should avoid alcohol altogether. However, if they must consume it, it should be done in moderation. Men should have two drinks or less per day, while women are only advised to have one drink or less a day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/healthy-eating-nutrition-and-diet\/healthy-eating-you-age-know-your-food-groups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/healthy-eating-nutrition-and-diet\/healthy-meal-planning-tips-older-adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Should_a_60-Year-Old_Man_Eat_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Should a 60-Year-Old Man Eat to Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 &#8211; 2025<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, men aged 61 to 70 should consume 2,000 to 2,600 calories a day to maintain their weight, depending on their level of physical activity and other individual factors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-12\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For weight loss, research recommends eating 500 to 750 calories fewer than your daily needs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Men aged 60 and above should estimate their individual energy needs\u00a0 and reduce this number by at least 500 in order to start losing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_At_60_Male_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Lose_Belly_Fat_for_Men_at_60\"><\/span><b>How to Lose Belly Fat for Men at 60<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to burn belly fat is through exercise and a healthy calorie-deficit diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your workout routine can include resistance exercises with just your body weight, light weights, or resistance bands, and cardio workouts such as walking, hiking, swimming, or water aerobics, and if your knees can handle it, some jump rope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these exercises are too much for you, try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-beginners-over-60\/\"><b>Pilates for beginners over 60<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pilates is much easier on your joints and also helps burn a good number of calories per session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-for-women-over-60\/\"><b>intermittent fasting for women over 60<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how you can use this eating pattern to help with weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_At_60_Male_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-67827\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Losing Weight At 60 Male \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/intermittent-fasting-for-men-over-40-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to losing weight at 60 for men, the process may be more difficult than when you were younger, but it\u2019s not impossible. If you\u2019re an older man who hopes to lose weight, don\u2019t be discouraged by all the obstacles that stand in your way. With dedication, some changes to your lifestyle and diet, and a little patience, you\u2019ll be able to reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing weight is never an easy task. However, losing weight as an older adult is much harder than it would be if you were younger. 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While the process may be more difficult, it doesn\u2019t mean you should give up.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that when older adults are overweight or obese, this increases their risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, and cancers, in addition to functional limitations, disability, and poorer quality of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532533\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3278274\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you start losing weight at 60 male? Let\u2019s take a look at all the tips and tricks that men at this age should do to ensure that they\u2019re losing weight.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Why Is Losing Weight at 60 Years of Age So Hard?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why losing weight for men after 60 years of age is so hard. Here are some of these science-backed reasons:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<h3><b>Metabolism Reduces with Age<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-slow-metabolism\/\">metabolism<\/a> or metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body burns per day to keep you alive and perform daily activities. 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