Weight loss with respect to men is often neglected
and interpreted as reasonable results of results
of a life surrounded by stress, meeting the demands
of family responsibilities, career leading to
a lack of time for eating healthy. Weight loss
for men becomes unachievable because of the secondary
importance it gains, as men are obliged to fulfill
their essential role as pre conceived role by
the society.
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Overweight men are prone to many serious illnesses
like high blood
pressure, coronary
heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Weight loss for men is very important
because its link to hypertension, also known as
"silent killer". Also, obesity itself contributes
to heart disease.
Colon and prostrate
cancer is also associated with obesity in
males.
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Weight loss definitely improves
health. Weight loss in men is especially beneficial
if it reduces the abdominal fat. Reduction of
abdominal fat is important because men are more
prone to store fat around their stomach. Abdominal
obesity is a contributing factor for several health
risks. Men with waist more than 40" are more prone
to high cholesterol
levels, high blood pressure and diabetes. Many
men don't realize that even a 2"-4" reduction
of abdominal fat can considerably diminish the
chance of heart attack.
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Overweight men should seriously take on the task
of weight reduction. The best form of weight reduction
is neither surgery nor pills. However, in case
your doctor advises you to take up any of these,
then go for it! Exercising, a healthy diet and
strong support system makes it possible for men
to achieve success with weight loss. If you haven't
exercised lately, then start with slowly and gradually.
Brisk walking, cycling, swimming can be ideal
way to start. Don't rush into losing a lot of
weight too quickly. The goal is not to only achieve
weight loss but also make you fit.
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