This morning on CNN, medical correspondent (and practicing neurosurgeon) Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussed getting fit before turning 40. He talked about the need to get more exercise and watch what you eat, pointing out that as you get older, even if you maintain the same diet and exercise habits, you’re likely to gain 2 pounds a year. Yikes! That’s 40 pounds in 20 years. Gupta is turning 40 in 4 months and one of the steps he’s taking to keep slim and trim is restricting the amount of meat he eats. (As you get older, the fat and calories get harder and harder to work off.) To help them cut back, Gupta and his wife decided to stop preparing meat at home. They will continue to eat meat out (at restaurants, parties, etc.) but wanted a system for limiting their intake. (For more on Gupta’s turning 40 health initiative, check out his blog or follow him on twitter.) Are you cutting back on meat or changing your diet as you get older?[...]

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Eat Less Meat: CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Talks About Healthy Eating at 40