Your friend, who is 29 years old, has steadily gained weight since graduating from high school.What would be the best advice you could give her with regard to losing weight?

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As a person ages, their basal metabolic rate (BMR) decreases, which means the amount of energy (calories) they need to maintain their weight decreases. Therefore, in order to lose weight, she will either need to eat less or exercise more (or a combination of both) to create a calorie deficit. Simply stopping overeating may not be enough to create a calorie deficit and promote weight loss.

Your Friend, Who Is 29 Years Old, Has Steadily Gained