Slimming emergencies. We all have them.
A close friend mentions love handles or puppy tummy in a playful moment. A glance in the mirror or a weigh-in at the scale is a reality check. Then a doctor happens to mention in gruff sotto voice, “You’ve put on at least two stone since last year’s physical.”
Yikes! That is not good!
This observation, when combined with the dreaded annual rectal examination that all men must endure, is cause for immediate action. Because weight loss isn’t just a woman’s problem.
Puppy Tummies vs. Rock Hard Abs
Weight loss for men is something almost every man deals with from time to time. So we’re here to talk about slimming solutions that make sense without creating undue hardship at meals.
There’s no need to give up any food or drink forever. But some short-term tweaks can make a big difference in physique. That lean and hungry look on a woman’s face relays the importance of losing fat to expose rock hard abs and the results of regular visits to the gym.
Short-term Weight Loss for Men
Medical researchers regularly report the importance of maintaining one’s ideal weight throughout life. Studies show that balanced diet, and consuming enough nutrients to support ideal weight, is the best “diet plan” over the long-term.
However, other researchers say that a short-term diet over one to several weeks isn’t necessarily harmful to health. Just check with the doctor’s office beforehand to make sure electrolyte imbalances or heart problems don’t exist.
If one’s physician okays the plan, some weight loss aids, such as thermogenic fat burning supplements, may help to quickly flush away some excess body weight.
Reduce if Overweight
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, waist size, body mass index (BMI), and risks associated with the development of some lifestyle-mediated diseases, e.g. Type II diabetes, making weight loss for men an important issue. A long-term weight loss program, if required, promotes a healthy, vigorous life.
Fast Weight Loss for Men in the News
Not everyone has the mental and physical stamina to lose a great deal of weight over a short period. For example, actor Matthew McConaughey lost a whopping nine plus stone by eating a couple of egg whites, a little chicken, pudding, and several diet drinks each day for almost four months.
He explained that eating tapioca in tiny amounts was especially satisfying to him during a weight loss journey he endured for a plum acting role that won him an Oscar. (“Dallas Buyers Club)
Why Weight?
There’s no reason to avoid short-term slimming solutions if a slimming emergency presents. Meeting up with old friends, making new ones, and feeling great in general are all good reasons to take off excess weight.
Almost immediate weight loss results provide a psychological boost. Though a physician may encourage ultra-slow weight loss to establish healthy eating habits, most of us want to see that extra stone or two drop off already!
(If you’re too lazy, I guess you could just opt for Spanx in the meantime.)
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