Metabolism slows with age. Experts say that people in the middle of 40′s, need 200 calories a day less.

And hormonal changes affect the storage and consumption of fat – more fat is placed around the stomach, rather than around the hips.

How to keep youthful figure ? Here are some tips:

Eat regularly and moderately. Concentrate on the lower fat diet products, whole grains and lean proteins. Try to combine carbs with protein to feel more full. For example, an ideal combination for a snack can be a light yogurt with fruit pieces.

Watch out for meals. Too many women skip the morning meal or eat in the late afternoon. Try to eat breakfast  at 9 am to 13:30 lunch and dinner between 18 and 19:30. Of course, if you’re hungry, snacks are allowed. In this way you will ensure that your body needs time to digest and consumption of calories that you eat.

Be careful with carbohydrates, especially in the evening. For dinner it is not advisable to eat pasta, bread, rice or potatoes. Such are extremely dinner treat once to twice a week.

Reduce your meals – especially if you eat in restaurants. Meals in restaurants are often in larger portions. Visually divide the meal in half and eat only one portion.

Drink plenty of fluids. People often mistaken thirst for hunger. Next time you feel the desire for sweets, first drink a glass of water. If after 15 minutes you feel hungry, then eat a small meal.