Petra Genco in 2-Piece Workout Gear Reveals 7 Things She Did to Lose 30 Pounds in Her 50s
Are you struggling to lose weight in your post-menopausal years? Petra Genco is a weight loss coach and social media influencer with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram alone. In her many viral posts, she reveals tips and tricks on how to lose weight – specifically targeting women over 50. "Do you find it hard to lose menopausal weight gain?" she asks her followers, showing off her fit figure in a two-piece exercise set. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top weight loss tips.
Transform Your Arms From Flabby to Fit with These 4 Exercises
Get your arms in shape. "Here are 4 moves that I used to get my arms from flabby to toned," she writes, unveiling the following workout routine. "Do this 3-4 times a week and stay consistent!!" she says in the video.
- Bicep Curls – 3 x 15 reps
- Lateral Raises – 3 x 15 reps
- Tricep Extensions – 3 x 15 reps
- Arm Circles – 3 x 30 seconds
Drink This Protein-Packed Smoothie
This Banana Protein Smoothie is one of Petra's "favorite go-to breakfasts," she says. "It's so quick and easy to make, and you can take it with you for on-the-go. It has just 4 ingredients and has over 20g of protein." It's easy to make. "Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if it is too thick. Delicious!" she writes.
- 4 tablespoons full-fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Nut Butter (I love pistachio butter)
- 1 banana
- 2 scoops collagen powder (I use Nature's Cure or Great Lakes)
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Stop Snacking
In a YouTube video, she reveals three things you need to do if you want to lose weight. "The first thing is you have to stop snacking. Binge eating healthy snacks like crisps, chocolate, and biscuits is the number one thing that prevents you from losing weight. Just think about how many extra calories you are eating from snacking over the whole week. It's probably over an extra thousand calories," she says in the clip.
Eat Small, Protein-Packed Meals
Instead, "try to eat small, healthier meals throughout the day," she says. "Try and include some sort of protein in each meal. Not only will this help you lose weight, but it will also raise your energy levels and make you feel so much better."
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Stop Being Sedentary
The second thing you need to stop doing is sitting down all day. "One of the biggest things preventing you from losing weight is that you're not moving enough during the day. You'd be surprised if you added up all the hours you were sitting down, either at home or at work," she says.
Take a Mini Walk or Dance
If you notice you have been sitting down in the same place for a good few hours, "get up and do some sort of movement," she suggests. "It could be something like a quick 10-minute walk outside or dance to one of your favorite songs," she explains. "By moving a little bit more during the day, your body will start to burn off more calories than you used to, and soon you'll definitely start to notice the difference."
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Get Motivated
"The third and final fix is just to get started," she says. "Now this tip may seem really obvious, but from my personal experience, I used to put off getting started for months. And whenever you are lacking in motivation, just think about where you could be in two months time if you just started now." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
