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New year, same you? 4 reasons you’re gaining weight as you age — even if you’re going to the gym. Plus, 6 dietitian-approved tips to ditch those extra pounds in 2026

With Canadians living longer than ever, age-related weight gain is something a lot of people deal with — especially if you’re a woman over 50. But despite what you’ve heard about a slower metabolism being the culprit, registered dietitian Andy De Santis says the real causes are more complex — but also more fixable. “A…

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A man gained weight eating ultra-processed foods he thought were healthy. Now, he's 50 pounds lighter thanks to 3 habits.

A man gained weight eating ultra-processed foods he thought were healthy. Now, he’s 50 pounds lighter thanks to 3 habits.

Christopher Kaufman, 60, lost 50 pounds in two years with some lifestyle changes.Christopher Kaufman/JodiJacobson/Getty Images Christopher Kaufman, 60, started gaining weight in his 40s. By his 50s, he was over 200 pounds, with a sedentary lifestyle and a diet of ultra-processed foods. Diet tweaks, movement breaks, and regularly weighing himself helped him lose 50 pounds….

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