Men's waist: how it differs from women's

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Female obesity is one of the serious male problems in modern society, when the cult of a beautiful and healthy body is acceptable not only for women, but also for men of different ages who want to be successful and maintain their physical and sexual activity for as long as possible.

Unfortunately, excess body weight makes the stronger half of humanity passive to what is happening and preferring to eat up their failures with a portion of fast food, wash it down with a glass of beer or something stronger.

How dangerous is female-type obesity for young men and adult men? When should you pay attention to your appearance and understand that it is difficult to get out of the current situation without the help of a doctor? Details about the problem of male obesity according to the female type are in the article.

Features of obesity

There are several types of obesity, which have their own external signs and cause certain problems for a man. But female overweight differs from other types of obesity in the deposition of fatty layers in the waist, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, which affects the condition of internal organs, because fat cells settle not only under the skin, but also around the abdominal organs.

This condition disrupts their physiological functioning due to the displacement of organs from their seat, increase or decrease in size, the ability of fat to penetrate into the cells of internal organs, for example, the liver, and replace them, which is fraught with the problem of obesity of these organs.

At the same time, metabolism slows down significantly, the body experiences a deficiency of nutrients and oxygen, pathological changes begin in the cardiovascular, endocrine system and in other areas of the male body.

The appearance of a man suffering from female obesity becomes unattractive, and female sexual characteristics begin to form, such as:

• Increase in the size of the mammary glands;
• Voice change;
• Decreased sexual desire for the opposite sex;
• Gradual dysfunction in erection.

  

The problem of female obesity in men is quite serious and widespread, as stated by many nutritionists when conducting their research in this area. To change the situation and return a man to the status of a conqueror, a male, a winner, you need to find the reason for gaining excess weight. The fact is that female obesity occurs not only due to irregularities in a man’s diet, but also under other circumstances.

Treatment

As with any obesity, the female type must be treated comprehensively. The problem is that if men easily cope with the two components of therapy (they still force themselves to exercise and take pills), then they usually have problems with normalizing their diet. It is indeed difficult for them to exclude salty and meat products from their diet. And without this, recovery is unlikely to occur.

Nutrition

It’s rare that a man will independently normalize his diet. This moment is best left to professionals. Nutritionists calculate the daily caloric intake for each individual case (correctly, it does not exceed 1,500 kcal) and prepare a menu for the patient every day for the whole week. You will have to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition and limit yourself to eating unhealthy foods:

• The diet must contain complex carbohydrates (in small quantities), high-quality protein foods, fiber, vitamins and microelements;
• you will have to give up sweets, marinades, fatty and fried foods, fast foods and alcohol;
• eat often, but little by little.

There are foods that enhance testosterone production, and these should definitely be included in your diet:

• poultry meat;
• seafood;
• green vegetables and herbs;
• nuts (you need to be careful with them, as they are high in calories);
• from fruits and berries - citrus fruits (not grapefruit), apricots, papaya, grapes, melon, dates, persimmons, currants, prunes, cherries, figs, pomegranate, cranberries;
• from spices and herbs - curry, cardamom, ginseng, golden root;
• from cereals: buckwheat, rice, millet, pearl barley.

Men are rarely able to objectively assess their capabilities. Most often, with such a diagnosis, they set themselves too unrealistic goals (for example, to lose 10-20 kg in a month). With female obesity, dictated by hormones, this is simply impossible. Even the most strict diet (and such are not recommended here) cannot produce such results. Maximum - 5-6 kg per month - and then only if other therapeutic measures are successful.

Behavioral therapy

Upon hearing about the diagnosis, many immediately rush to the gym. In fact, the doctor should warn them that this approach to treating obesity is ineffective. You need to load your body by gradually increasing physical activity. Most often it is proposed to combat excess body weight according to the following scheme:

• 1st week - exercises in the morning and walking in the evening;
• 2nd - pool and swimming at least twice a week;
• 3rd - inclusion of any cardio equipment in your daily exercises;
• 4th - only at this stage can you start doing some active sports and visiting the gym.

At the same time, men face significant changes in their lifestyle, which they are often not at all happy about. This applies to complete cessation of bad habits (both alcohol and smoking) and adequate sleep (at least 8 hours a day). A cozy chair at the computer or a comfortable sofa in front of the TV will now have to be exchanged for evening walks.

Hormonal treatment

For female obesity, the main goal of drug hormonal treatment is to normalize testosterone levels. For this purpose, special androgenic drugs are prescribed:

• Andriol;
• Androgel;
• Nebido;
• Omnadren;
• Sustanon 250;
• Testosterone propionate.

What leads a man to this type of obesity

Female-type fat deposition in men occurs for the following reasons:

1. A genetic predisposition that manifests itself not only in adulthood in men, but also in boys from birth. No matter how much effort parents make in monitoring children's nutrition and daily routine, chubby cheeks, belly, waist or hips remain and gradually develop into serious health problems. In some cases, during adolescence, this problem disappears if the right steps are taken to normalize weight under the supervision of a nutritionist, endocrinologist and other specialists.
2. Hormonal disorders. The main male hormone is testosterone, which largely determines the external parameters and activity of the strong half of humanity. If testosterone levels do not correspond to age-related norms, you can observe rapid female-type excess weight gain. In addition to the external characteristics of a man, his sexual activity sharply decreases and symptoms of depression, mental disorder, and sometimes tearfulness arise. All problems are eaten with junk food or washed down with alcohol. Not only correction of diet and lifestyle is required, but also hormonal therapy and a conversation with a psychologist in order to return a man’s interest in life and in himself.
3. Violation of diet and physical activity is also considered a direct cause of female obesity, but not the main one. Diet and active fitness do not always get rid of excess weight, if the cause of obesity in a man is deeper and requires analysis by a medical specialist, and not a fitness instructor.

   

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If the problem of excess weight is relevant for a man, first you need to go to the hospital and undergo a comprehensive examination of the body. Obesity is dealt with by an endocrinologist who, after a visual examination and conversation with patients, writes out a referral for various tests and hardware examinations.

Only after receiving all the results can the endocrinologist make a recommendation to contact a nutritionist, urologist, psychiatrist and other specialists to determine the cause of female obesity and prescribe special treatment.

In what ways can this be done?

Firstly, the best exercise for the back is pull-ups .

There are horizontal bars in almost all yards, and it won’t be too difficult to hang a horizontal bar at home.

Do a lot of pull-ups. Pull up nicely. Pull up correctly and half of your success is guaranteed.

Plus, you'll need dumbbells or barbells if you want your back to be truly spectacular.

You can do the following exercises at home with dumbbells and barbells :

1. Bent-over barbell row.
2. Bent-over row of dumbbells to the waist.
3. Dumbbell row to the waist with 1 hand.
4. Shrugs with barbells/dumbbells.
5. Pullover with dumbbells.

To do this, you will only need set dumbbells. The more weight, the better.

Obesity in adolescents

Puberty is very important not only for girls, but also for boys. At this age, the foundation for the appearance and puberty of boys is laid. If a boy is overweight, there is a high probability of delayed puberty, which is manifested in a slow growth rate and the formation of gender characteristics.

If there is female obesity, the boy’s figure does not meet age criteria, because the hormone estrogen begins to take over, and testosterone levels are low.

In most cases, the problem disappears if nature takes over and physiology is normal. The young man’s weight is normalized, excess fat is converted into energy, which allows the body to quickly grow and form a muscle corset.

In some situations, a teenage boy needs the help of parents and doctors so that puberty occurs in accordance with his age. A prerequisite for success is diet and physical activity, which parents should take care of and reconsider the gastronomic preferences of the whole family.

If you continue to feed the child with sweets, high-calorie foods or encourage a love for buns, fast food, and harmful drinks, obesity will remain a problem for the young man for many years and can lead to disturbances in the reproductive system and reproductive function.

Standard body type

Those with a standard body shape have shoulders that are slightly wider than the waist, thus creating the desired V-shaped torso (broad shoulders with a narrower waist). You tend to lose and gain weight very easily.

Some men with a standard body type may have excess weight in the abdominal or chest area. If you have it, admit it, you need to know the enemy by sight.

Let's remember the 3 golden rules:

- Try to look taller - It all depends on your height, however, you can make you taller and slimmer in almost any situation. — We strive for a narrow waist — If you have a belly, then you will have to work on your waist. — Broad shoulders — As a rule, your shoulders are quite wide, you just need to emphasize them.

• Slim, fitted trousers/jeans/chinos in bright, eye-catching colours.

• Blazer with one or two buttons - will create a waist and make your shoulders appear broader.

• Light or medium weight knitwear (V-neck jumpers, knitted jumpers).

• Shirts, possibly with rolled up sleeves.

• Choose a cut that fits your body but is not too tight – “fit” means that the garment is not too tight around your figure.

Solving the problem of female obesity in men

The first step towards getting rid of excess deposits on the hips, buttocks, chest and around the internal organs is for the man to realize that there is a problem with excess weight. It is looking at yourself from the outside that allows you to achieve excellent results in losing weight and restoring your health.

If women always want to please the opposite sex and extra pounds are often an obstacle to this, then some men do not admit the fact of obesity, claiming that everything is fine with them. Although the problem of obesity is visible to others even without laboratory confirmation. Only self-criticism will allow a man to take the path of getting rid of fat deposits and related problems.

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In order not to waste time searching for effective methods of losing weight, you need to consult a doctor about the problem and undergo a full range of examinations to rule out or confirm a specific cause of excess weight.

• Under the supervision of a nutritionist or endocrinologist, a dietary menu and training program are developed. It should be remembered that in the absence of proper physical activity and the pressure of extra pounds on joints and internal organs, pathologies arise. If you overload your body with training without the supervision of a doctor or trainer, you run the risk of more health complications than benefits.
• Hunger strikes and exhausting physical activity are acceptable unless doctors prohibit this.
• If the cause of obesity is recognized as disturbances in the endocrine system and in the production of the hormones estrogen and testosterone, not only correction of nutrition and lifestyle is required, but also elimination of the root cause of male obesity according to the female type:
• Hormonal therapy for testosterone imbalance.
• Treatment of diseases in the glands of the endocrine system (adrenal glands, pancreas, hypothalamus, pituitary gland).
• The cause of excess weight in the modern world is often recognized as oncology, which greatly affects all physiological processes in the body, including metabolism and the level of different types of hormones. In this case, it is important to eliminate the tumor, and excess weight will disappear as a concomitant factor of therapy.
• Disturbances in the functioning of the heart muscle and vascular system are also not excluded as the root cause of male obesity of the female type. In this case, you need the help of a cardiologist, special therapy and mandatory adherence to the principles of dietary nutrition.

  

With a high overweight index, not only subcutaneous but also visceral obesity, you need to be patient, because the first results may not be noticeable. First, the fat around the internal organs is broken down. The volume in the hips and buttocks will decrease after the complete disappearance of visceral fat.

The process of losing weight and returning your figure to normal shape does not last one week, but several months. The extra pounds were also not gained in one day, and rapid weight loss is fraught with complications.

Training program

Let’s say you’re a lucky guy and your mother’s bodybuilder, so you have dumbbells at home. So your program will look like this:

1. Wide grip chest pull-ups: 4 sets of 6-12 reps.
2. Bent-over dumbbell rows: 4 sets of 8-12 reps.
3. One-arm dumbbell rows: 4 sets of 8-12 reps.
4. Dumbbell pullover: 4 sets of 10-12 reps.
5. Shrugs with dumbbells: 4 sets of 10-12 reps.
6. Boat: 4 sets of 10-15 repetitions with a delay at the peak point for 1-2 seconds.

Similar exercises can be performed with a barbell.

What threatens a man with female-type obesity?

By not paying attention to excess weight and continuing to lead a normal lifestyle, a man risks acquiring not only fat folds on the hips, buttocks, abdomen and chest, but also serious deformations in the functioning of internal organs, and in his fullness as a representative of the stronger sex.

1. Regardless of what caused the start of weight gain, the result of male obesity is always its assimilation to a female image, and sometimes even behavior. The fact is that the male hormone testosterone with an increased level of body fat begins to decrease. It is replaced by a female hormone, which causes a man to develop female body shapes and behavioral traits.
2. Testosterone helps maintain muscle tone, sexual desire and the ability to procreate. If the hormonal substance decreases in volume, the man will have problems with potency and begin to lose interest in the woman.
3. An increase in fatty tissue impedes the passage of blood through the veins and vessels, which is why other cells begin to experience oxygen starvation. First of all, the deficiency affects the heart muscle, which has to increase the rate of rhythm in order to pump the required volume of blood. The heart muscle enlarges, creating the prerequisites for a heart attack. Obesity in men is one of the main causes of cardiac changes in the body. If, in addition to excess weight, shortness of breath, coughing, and the inability to climb stairs without stopping, there is no doubt that these are symptoms of cardiac pathology.
4. Obese men always have problems in the field of gastroenterology, because the organs of the digestive system are shrouded in fatty tissue and chemical processes cannot proceed fully. Abnormal bowel movements, painful spasms in the side, heartburn and other symptoms indicating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract occur. The liver and pancreas suffer greatly from obesity, and the size of the stomach increases.
5. If weight loss measures are not taken when the first symptoms of internal changes appear, pain in the spine occurs. Fatty tissue compresses the vertebrae, cartilage tissue, pinches the bloodstream and nerve fibers. After some time, a protrusion or hernia in the lumbar region may be diagnosed due to the high pressure of excess body weight. Pain and stiffness can lead to complete isolation from the outside world, which provokes an emotional breakdown and even greater problems.

   

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Obesity of any type, not only female, is a serious problem for humans that both women and men should not turn a blind eye to.

Thin body type

If you are of a thin body type, you probably know this.

Typically, you don't gain weight too quickly and can eat whatever you want without fear of it affecting your figure.

Distinctive features are slender legs, especially in the hip area. The chest and waist volumes are approximately the same or differ slightly, which gives the torso a long, rectangular shape.

Let's remember the 3 golden rules:

- Try to look taller - people with a thin build naturally look slim and tall, regardless of height. - We strive for a narrow waist - a thin waist is your natural feature, you just have to make sure that your clothes emphasize it. - Broad shoulders - alas, you don’t have them. And it is the width of the shoulders that should be emphasized when choosing clothes.

To summarize, your goal is to emphasize and draw attention to your thin waist and slender legs, while making your shoulders wider.

• Slim, fitted trousers/jeans/chinos in bright, eye-catching colors – will draw attention to your legs and height.

• One-button blazer—will slim your waist and widen your shoulders.

• Knitwear is strictly true to size - choosing something too rough or bulky will “sink” your figure.

• Shirts with rolled up sleeves – will add volume around the biceps and help visually widen the upper body.

• Loose or wide-fitting blazers, jackets or jackets - again, will drown you. • Bulky knitwear.

• Shirts with short sleeves - will make your arms look thinner and smaller.

• “Baggy” jeans will create too much excess volume and ruin your figure.

Athletic body type

The athletic body type assumes that the shoulders and chest volume significantly exceed the waist volume. There is no need to be meticulous and run to take measurements - the visual assessment speaks for itself.

Let's remember the 3 golden rules:

- Try to look taller - you can be tall, but the natural shape of the body adds width, and we must take this into account when creating a style. — We strive for a narrow waist — A thin waist is the result of training in the gym, all that remains is to emphasize it. — Broad shoulders — You have them by nature and it’s noticeable.

You need to gain height to balance out your muscular physique. The width created by the muscular arms and chest must be well balanced to avoid the gorilla effect.

It's also important to show off the work you've put in in the gym, but to do it skillfully.

• Regular cut jeans or slightly tapered jeans (don't skinny jeans) - very skinny jeans will make you look like an inverted pyramid.

• Blazer with two buttons - can emphasize a wide chest and lengthen the waist.

• Lightweight knits and fitted knits.

• T-shirts with short sleeves - will show off your biceps/triceps - however, avoid too much neckline, no need to expose your chest.

• Shirts, perhaps with rolled up sleeves or a bright print, such as plaid - this will focus attention on the upper body.

• Skinny jeans or wide-leg jeans will ruin the shape you worked on.

• “Baggy” jumpers, T-shirts, cardigans, blazers are equally terrible for you, as they will hide the results of your work in the gym.

• Any black clothing will simply camouflage your curves.