| Men rarely worry about their weight. Recent
surveys have shown that most men know little
or nothing about health and nutrition, and
a very small percentage are interested in
learning more. Since men have a more carefree
attitude than women, they are more likely
to eat what they want without paying heed
to daily caloric intake or long-term consequences.
Even if they are overweight and they know
it is bad for them, men will rarely take steps
to overcome obesity till they get a wake-up
call in the form of a heart attack or a diagnosis
of diabetes.
Since men are the sole breadwinners in
most households, they spend most of their
time at work. They constantly worry about
project deadlines, the promotion, the mortgage
and bills. Such high levels of stress make
even ten minutes of exercise a day seem
like a daunting task. Add to that the hassle
of making healthy food choices through the
day and most men would rather not bother
at all. Also, society and the media have
always focused more on women looking good
and maintaining their weight. So, men rarely
have any motivation to watch their weight.
Forget the cosmetic factor; obesity is
disastrous to health. If you are obese,
you are at a higher risk of developing many
adverse health conditions:
• Gallbladder disease, gallstones
• Liver disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Certain types of cancer
• Heart disease and stroke
• Sleep apnea
• High blood pressure
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Men who are obese are more likely to die
of cancer of the prostate, rectum, and colon.
They also project lower levels of strength
and endurance than obese women. Recent research
shows that obesity increases the risk for
Alzheimer’s disease. There has also
been a significant rise in the number of
premature deaths among obese people.
Take heart in the fact that it is never
too late to begin your fight against obesity.
A few small steps starting today can ensure
a longer, a healthier life and more fulfilling
life.
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