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The psychologist’s guide to easy weight loss for midlife men
The Telegraph via Yahoo ^ | June 16th, 2021 | Gavin Newsham

Posted on 06/16/2021 11:34:04 AM PDT by Mariner

We’re fast turning into the world leaders in obesity. According to The Health Survey for England 2017, the levels of obesity in England have nearly doubled since 1993 (from 15 per cent to 29 per cent) and 35.6 per cent of adults in England are classified as overweight.

And it gets worse as you age. Between the ages of 45 and 64, this figure rises to 39 per cent.

Obesity rates among British men, meanwhile, are the highest in Western Europe. In 2017, the European Society of Cardiology ranked British men as the most obese in a study of 47 countries.

Obesity in midlife men presents all manner of medical issues: hypertension, high cholesterol, respiratory problems. They are also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes at a lower body mass index (BMI) than women and evidence from Cancer Research shows that obesity is the biggest cause of cancer after smoking. In 2017, meanwhile, a study by University College London discovered those with a higher BMI are also more likely to have dementia in later life. The list is endless, and the dangers all too real.

But losing weight when you hit midlife isn’t easy. With testosterone levels waning, it becomes more difficult for men to build muscle, as well as burn calories, which means you’re more susceptible to fat building up around the stomach and chest.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine; Science; Sports
KEYWORDS: diabetes; hypertension; obesity; sugar
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To: Mariner

Solution: Diet and Exercise. For me, it’s beer and 12oz. curls.


61 posted on 06/16/2021 1:38:00 PM PDT by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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To: sauropod

“Come find me.”

Why would I do that?

There’s plenty of weaklings in my neck of the woods if I want to look at that.


62 posted on 06/16/2021 1:39:36 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

I think your mouth is trying to cash a check your azz can’t back up.


63 posted on 06/16/2021 1:40:08 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: fruser1

Because you won’t be thin.

And thin is an undesirable state.


64 posted on 06/16/2021 1:40:50 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

Ride a bike.

Low impact unless you’re a Tard and easy to regulate your heart, built in cooldown periods. After a year you Will be impressed.


65 posted on 06/16/2021 1:42:20 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: sauropod

You’re the angry one, having an emotional reaction to the idea of exercise.

You can come find me.

I’m in the largest town in the State of Jefferson.

Text me when you arrive and I’ll buy you a beer.


66 posted on 06/16/2021 1:44:19 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Bicycles and iron are the fountain of youth.


67 posted on 06/16/2021 1:46:06 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

I hope your wallet can back that up.

I like beer.


68 posted on 06/16/2021 1:52:07 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: Ransomed

We are living in a sci-fi dystopia where the poorest are the most likely to be fat and the richest are the most likely to be thin.


It’s a mistake to believe that the reason is that the poor eat more. If you find two people, one thin and one fat, they likely eat the same amount of calories, but the thin person eliminates more calories at rest.


69 posted on 06/16/2021 1:59:40 PM PDT by TTFX ( )
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To: sauropod

I won 9 ribbons at the Western Washington state fair for my home brew.

But only 3 were first-place-blue.

I can feed you beer until you puke.


70 posted on 06/16/2021 2:03:24 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

I lost 116 lbs in 3 yrs eating low carb & then Carnivore.

At age 60 I have the lipids of a 25 yr old.

My hormones are in balance. I have zero joint pain. Not had a headache since July 2018.

Meat is all most human bodies need to not just be healthy but to experience effortless daily happiness!!!

https://youtu.be/el1dyKjNbAo


71 posted on 06/16/2021 2:06:58 PM PDT by TheStickman (#MAGA all day every day!)
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To: sauropod
I love being lectured to.

Isn't it fun hearing from the holier then thou types?

They are exactly like the Wokesters.

In fact they are the Wokesters.

And if you are not interested in their discourses they get nasty.

72 posted on 06/16/2021 2:07:10 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione. (I'm not interested in your dopey religious cult.))
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

No kidding.


73 posted on 06/16/2021 2:16:32 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: Mariner

I have brewed beer in a past life. Often.

Maybe we can pass the peace pipe.


74 posted on 06/16/2021 2:17:51 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: Mariner

I have brewed beer in a past life. Often.

Maybe we can pass the peace pipe.


75 posted on 06/16/2021 2:17:55 PM PDT by sauropod (Chance favors the prepared mind.)
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To: PROCON

I’m 5’11”, 186 lbs., 27 BMI.

27 BMI is the number associated with the lowest risk of death.

Just hummin along over here eating as much protein as I can, avoiding as many carbs as I can, and exercising light to hard 6 days a week.


76 posted on 06/16/2021 3:15:27 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (I'm changing my name to 'Spike Protein'!)
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To: TheStickman

So you eat meat only? No veggies or fruits or seeds or nuts? Or beer or whiskey?


77 posted on 06/16/2021 3:55:21 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Jeeves
Have to dump three things: potatoes, bread, and beer.

Meatloaf go this one right: "Don't be sad, cause . . ."

78 posted on 06/16/2021 5:24:01 PM PDT by Pollster1 (America is no longer in Claire Wolfe's "awkward stage")
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To: Mariner

It’s not hard, but it does take consistent effort.

Cardio is key.
Eating after 7pm doesn’t help.
Ditto for booze and sugar.

Start slow - 200 calorie/day burn with cardio. Move it up to 500 and keep it there. At least 6 days a week.

Some will lose weight quicker than others.


79 posted on 06/16/2021 5:37:29 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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To: Steely Tom

Awesome job!

Don’t ever quit now.


80 posted on 06/16/2021 5:38:15 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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