Not all men are naturally slender, as are women. Only some leave everything to chance and by the age of 40 gain extra pounds, someone has been fighting for harmony all his life, and someone has sports and proper nutrition - life itself.
Motivation
There are very few men who, for fear of losing their life partner, begin to lose weight. If for a woman such motivation plays a decisive role, then it affects the strong half weakly. After all, the number of marriages that broke up for this reason is almost zero. Own reflection in the mirror also does not scare men too much.
As a rule, representatives of the stronger sex begin to lose weight because of their promise, because there is an attitude that the masculine word must be kept. An excellent motivation is one’s own state, when usual actions, such as climbing stairs, walking fast, not to mention outdoor games (football, tennis), cause a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and a feeling of tiredness.
Photos with men before and after losing weight are of great interest. How did they manage to achieve such results?
Attention! Testosterone!
When men decide to put their bodies in order, not every one of them studies nutritional literature, much less turns to a nutritionist. A diet restriction that is suitable for women is contraindicated for the stronger sex. A decrease in magnesium and zinc intake entails a lower production of the hormone testosterone, which is the main male hormone, and is responsible for both the appearance and the cardiovascular system.
In youth, losing extra pounds is much simpler and easier. With age, metabolism slows down in both sexes. However, men after 40 lose weight easier than the fair sex at the same age, thanks to testosterone and muscle mass.
Meals are manly. General rules
When losing weight, the male sex should not reduce the portion size, since this affects the reduction in working capacity, mental processes slow down, irritability increases, and resistance to stress decreases. The same goes for fats. It is necessary to review the diet in favor of healthy fats, without reducing the calorie content of dishes.
There should always be meat or fish on the plate. Only not in the usual version of the “male” fried steak or fish casserole fried in a large amount of oil, but in the form of a boiled, baked in the oven or on the grill dishes. Necessarily the presence of fresh vegetables is an indispensable fiber necessary for the normal functioning of the intestine. But if calorie content is not reduced, then due to what weight loss will occur?
Sports loads
To lose weight, a man needs to combine cardio and power loads. Under heavy loads, where many muscle groups are involved, their growth begins. Therefore, calorie consumption increases, and more weight is lost during the day. Strength training also stimulates the production of more testosterone.
Photos of men before and after losing weight as a result of physical exertion clearly demonstrate that when playing sports you can achieve amazing results.
Cardio load trains the cardiovascular system, increases stamina. If a man is heavy, then you can’t run, jump, in a word, load the joints. High-intensity training is also contraindicated. For obese people, brisk walking, exercising on an ellipsoid, or swimming would be ideal for a start. In water, a natural massage of the whole body takes place, blood circulation is activated. Therefore, the process of burning calories is accelerated. The skin is also toned and tightened, which is important for people with skin that has lost elasticity.
These tips will also help in how to clean the stomach after losing weight to a man.
Sense of proportion and skin
Inspiration by the first positive results often spurs a person to new achievements. To achieve them, more effort is required. Likewise in the process of losing weight. Having seen decreasing numbers on the scales and centimeter, many begin to limit themselves more severely. Weight begins to go away faster, and the skin sags as a result, not being in time for changes in the body. To prevent this from happening, weight loss of no more than 4 kg per month is recommended.
Since the problem area for the stronger sex is the abdomen, then after losing extra pounds aesthetic problems may appear in the form of sagging skin in this area. It can interfere physically in the form of diaper rash under it, and also have a completely non-aesthetic appearance.
The question of how to remove skin after losing weight is of interest to men if there is no chance to restore the desired shape of the body. The heavier the person was, the more the skin stretched. It can interfere with walking, cause difficulties in choosing clothes. In this case, you need to contact a beautician or plastic surgeon.
Life examples
There are many stories and photos of men before and after losing weight, and some of them really energize and give motivation.
In the photo below, Dr. Kevin Gendro, who lost almost 57 kilograms. Kevin started with a weight of 137 kg. He removed almost all fast carbohydrates from his diet, preferring fruits, nuts, vegetables, turkey, fish, vegetable oils and various spices.
The next thinner man is Chris (pictured below). Its weight before losing weight was almost 160 kg. He pulled himself together, adjusted his nutrition, and went to the gym. For 2 years, Chris lost weight to 100 kg.
Thomas Charkar (pictured below) has been an obese child since childhood, finding solace in food. In college, when his weight exceeded the 150 kg mark, Thomas found a man who helped him establish nutrition and picked up sports loads. Total Charkar dropped 68 kg.
Good examples of thinner domestic stars are Nikolai Baskov, Sergey Zhukov, Maxim Vitorgan.
Are diets needed?
That weight was normal, it is necessary to adhere to the basic principles of nutrition throughout life. But if a man has a desire to lose weight in a shorter time, then the Ducane diet will be optimal. It involves the use of a protein that predominates over carbohydrates, which for a man plays an important role in building muscles with power loads.
Another interesting diet called "7 days." Its essence is that every day the food is different, and the amount of food consumed is unlimited. Therefore, it is unlikely that losing weight will be pursued by a feeling of hunger.
Fasting days
If you already have your own photos before and after losing weight, men, as a rule, can relax, which often leads to weight gain. To avoid this, you need to adjust the diet and arrange fasting days at least once every 1-2 weeks, and the body will thank you with a beautiful view in the mirror.