Your healthy diet and gym routine kept you in great shape through your 20s, but you can say goodbye to that fired-up metabolism by that thirtieth birthday. That’s what John McCarthy, an exercise physiologist claisms about the aging process, explaining  that people between 30 – 40 years of age are at the highest risk for a slow metabolism, lower bone density and gradual muscle loss (Source: iVillage.co.uk).   

A busy lifestyle, daily stressors and inactivity can all have an impact on your health – and your waistline.  When you start gaining a few pounds each year, it’s a surefire sign you’re on the path to the middle-aged weight gain cycle.  Is there a way to get rid of those extra pounds for good? Consider these tips and strategies to lose the weight and get your body into the best shape yet:  

Lose Fat with Healthy Lifestyle Changes  

You don’t have to ditch your healthy nutrition plan and fitness program just yet.  It’s still possible to successfully lose weight in your 30s, but you may need to renew your commitment to the gym and create a new eating plan to reach your goal.  Pamela Peeke, a nationally recognized physician and scientist in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness provides these tips for weight loss in your 30s:  

Improve your workout routine – focus on a combination of cardio and resistance exercises so you can keep your metabolism in high gear and enjoy the benefits of regular exercise.

Make the mind-body connection – learn how to manage stress without turning to food to relieve anxiety and discomfort. Practice meditation or learn other healthy stress-management techniques.

Get enough sleep – it’s easy to compromise on sleep when you’re juggling a busy schedule, but making sure you get a good night’s rest can give you enough energy to workout, manage daily stress and maintain a healthy metabolism.

Get creative with your workouts and eating plan – incorporate new physical activities into your lifestyle so you can challenge yourself and look forward to working out again.  Try new, healthy foods on a weekly basis to break up the monotony of your usual ‘diet’  (Source:  Discovery Health).  

Fat Loss with Cosmetic Surgery  

Today’s innovative cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures offer several solutions for weight loss, and can help you trim down and tone your body to your ideal shape.  While these aren’t ‘quick fix’ solutions for unhealthy habits, they can enhance and sculpt your body to complement your healthy lifestyle.  Top procedures to lose 5 – 10 ‘vanity’ pounds include:  

Laser Liposuction – a targeted and precise liposuction procedure that can get rid of excess fatty tissue around the waist, thighs, buttocks, arms or any other part of the body.  Smart Lipo is one popular body contouring procedure, a treatment that gets rid of fat pockets by breaking up the fat cells and releasing them into the body.  Smart Lipo treatments can be combined with other bodysculpting procedures for enhanced results.

Mesotherapy – a series of injections filled with medication and vitamins are designed to break down cellulite and fat cells.  Mesotherapy is a popular fat loss treatment in Europe, and can be found in hundreds of medspas and cosmetic surgery centers in the United States.  The injections can dissolve fatty tissue, and can be combined with massage therapy to improve lymph flow and drain the body of excess fluid.

LipoDissolve – another non-invasive procedure that treats fatty deposits with a series of injections, the chemicals in LipoDissolve may help to dissolve fat and improve the skin’s appearance.  The broken down tissue is shuttled away through the body’s elimination system, and the treatment can be used to treat the thighs, upper and lower arms, abdomen, waist and even fat deposits on the back.  

You may not be able to defy nature with your healthy lifestyle, but there are several cosmetic procedures available that can help you get rid of stubborn fatty deposits. 

From mesotherapy injections to laser lipo, you have options for getting that trim, tightened and toned figure. Learn more about fat loss removal procedures and cellulite treatments in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out which procedure is the best match for your situation.