Weight loss does not know when it became the patent of women, as if every woman around them has the worry of obesity because they are always clamoring to lose weight. However, some female friends are already very slim, and weight loss for them means more self-restraint. In contrast, male friends are somewhat unkempt. Many men, after a certain age, seem to expand like a balloon, gaining weight significantly in just a few days. Nevertheless, many men are indifferent to this, neglecting to manage their body shape. Eventually, the seriously out-of-shape figure makes them seem much older, even more so.
In fact, men can avoid getting fat at any age as long as they can identify the main culprits leading to weight gain, avoid them early on, and not worry about getting fatter as they age.
What are the reasons for male weight gain?
Firstly, many men don’t like to drink water. Once they get busy, they tend to overlook drinking water, sometimes even enduring thirst. In the short term, it may not seem like much, but over time, the body’s metabolism slows down, leading to a slower fat metabolism in males. Combined with a build-up of toxins in the body that cannot be eliminated, weight gain becomes inevitable. So, male friends who want to avoid weight gain must remind themselves to drink more water. For those who have already gained weight and want to lose it, drinking plenty of water is also crucial.
Secondly, many men sit for long periods without moving. Nowadays, many men have jobs that involve mental work, sitting in a chair all day at work. They might not even move a bit unless it’s to go to the bathroom. After work, they sit or lie down again at home, play on their phones or video games, leading to the relentless accumulation of fat in their bodies, eventually resulting in a bulging belly. Therefore, to avoid gaining weight, men should start moving. If there’s no time during work, at least exercise after work. Just half an hour of aerobic exercise daily can help manage one’s body shape efficiently.
Furthermore, men have active social lives. Men often face various social events and dinners in the workplace, and after returning home, they cannot avoid gatherings with friends where they end up drinking alcohol and consuming high-calorie foods that are difficult to digest. This leads to the accumulation of fat in the abdomen, gradually enlarging their belly. To avoid a beer belly, men should reduce their outings and drinking sessions. If it’s unavoidable, here’s a tip: start with soup at gatherings, followed by vegetables, and end with high-quality protein-rich foods like fish or chicken before consuming alcohol.
Lastly, there is natural weight gain. This is something unavoidable as the three hundred billion fat cells in a man’s body tend to grow slightly heavier with age. After the age of thirty, men generally gain some weight due to slower metabolism and decreased hormone secretion, leading to an inevitable increase in waist size. Therefore, men over thirty must actively manage their body shape to prevent obesity. It’s the same as mentioned above: control what you eat and get moving.
In conclusion, male weight gain is not accidental but a result of various factors. If men want to avoid gaining weight, they must actively steer clear of the culprits of weight gain mentioned above.
