| Common misconceptions regarding the subject | | | | that should be avoided at all costs. |
| of weight loss are heard through and through | | | | |
| in our daily lives. Women, for example, think | | | | 3) Increase Your Activity Level (Burn off |
| that we men don't care about our weight, and | | | | unnecessary fats!) |
| that we don't go on diets as often as women | | | | |
| do | | | | Exercising is the best way to lose weight. |
| | | | The more you exercise, the more calories you |
| Health Risks Of Male Obesity | | | | burn. |
| | | | |
| The health risks of obesity in men are well | | | | 4) Only eat when you are hungry. (Mouth itch |
| documented. They include higher incidence of | | | | is not allowed) |
| hypertension, heart disease, cancer and type | | | | |
| 2 diabetes. | | | | The lower the intake of food is, the better |
| | | | it is. Remember everything you put into |
| Hypertension (raised blood pressure), which | | | | yourself is additional calories. |
| is sometimes called the "silent killer", is a | | | | |
| major contributor to heart disease. It | | | | 5) Set a goal (As the saying goes "If you |
| affects 7 out of 10 obese men. In addition, | | | | fail to plan, you plan to fail") |
| obesity is an independent risk factor for | | | | |
| heart disease. For example, atherosclerosis | | | | Setting a realistic goal is very important, |
| (hardening of the arteries) is 10 times | | | | it gives you the motivation to go the extra |
| higher in obese men compared to those who are | | | | mile. Use a food and training journal to keep |
| not obese. Male obesity is also associated | | | | track of your progress. It allows you to set |
| with an increased risk of prostate and colon | | | | targets and keep track of your weight and |
| cancer. It is also a significant cause of | | | | food intake as well as exercise routines. |
| type 2 diabetes, with almost 80 percent of | | | | |
| type 2 diabetics being classified as obese. | | | | 6) No Soda (Loaded with calories, don't be |
| | | | fooled by diet soda either) |
| Be realistic about weight loss | | | | |
| | | | Soda or even Diet soda is loaded with |
| Aim for a loss of two lbs max in weight per | | | | calories. A lot of sugar is added to give you |
| week. Although we all like to see the pounds | | | | the sweet taste. |
| dropping off quickly it is not helpful or | | | | |
| healthy. More than that and you will just be | | | | 7)For added motivation why not consider |
| burning up muscle rather than fat which will | | | | joining a slimming club. Many people find |
| slow down your metabolism making it harder to | | | | this helpful as good advice is coupled with |
| loose weight long term. Weight can fluctuate | | | | regular checks. It's also a great way to meet |
| for all sorts of reasons. Don't be | | | | new people. |
| disheartened because you've agonized for a | | | | |
| week but the scales say you haven't. Stick | | | | Stay Away From Fast Food |
| with it. | | | | |
| | | | Speaking of McDonald's, fast food (in all |
| Here are additional tips for you to lose | | | | it's forms) is in no way beneficial for you |
| weight fast! | | | | if you're trying to loose weight. I know its |
| | | | convenient and it tastes pretty good but |
| 1) Cut back (Cut your intake of food to ¾ | | | | weather it's their breakfast lunch or dinner, |
| of your normal serving size) | | | | it's not good for you at all on all sorts of |
| | | | levels. But that's a whole other article so I |
| Slowly reduce your intake of food. The more | | | | won't go into detail here. |
| food you consume, the harder it is to lose | | | | |
| those fats. For starters, just reduce your | | | | A Subject Not to Be Taken Lightly |
| normal serving by one quarter. | | | | |
| | | | There's no doubt that women face more social |
| 2) Stay Away From Fast Food | | | | pressure to look slim and attractive. But |
| | | | even men who are happy with their cuddly-bear |
| The amount of flour and oil used to make | | | | physiques should take a serious look at the |
| these foods is enough to turn anyone off from | | | | risks of carrying around too much weight. |
| taking them. These are high calorie foods | | | | |