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Originally Posted by activeStick
Yeah, I'd agree that diet is almost everything as you get older and your metabolism slows down (I'm 44).
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Recent studies have shown metabolism doesn't slow down until you're well into your 60's and even then it's a fraction of a percent per year.
It is harder to keep muscle mass up when you're older, and muscle mass leads to an increased metabolism, but your age has no impact on your actual metabolism.
If you want to keep your base metabolic rate up as you age you need to maintain your muscle and stay active.