  Those extra pounds people start to accumulate in their 40s and 50s are often blamed on a slowing metabolism.
But a new study found metabolism in adulthood doesn't slow as commonly believed. The biggest factor is still food intake because it doesn't take very much to gain weight, experts say.
One tip to slim down is to watch for bad food influences from your spouse. We mirror the behavior of the people we eat with so after being married for a long time, you can pick up bad habits from your spouse, like eating dessert every day.
Think back on your diet when you were eating according to your preferences, not your spouse's, and return to that routine's healthier aspects. Follow the link to get five more tips to lose weight in middle age.
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