Why is it difficult for men to lose weight?

Once upon a time, the phrase "A slightly raised belly and a no longer perfect figure are signs of a man's reliability" was always added to the so-called whitewash portraits of successful men. Even Shakespeare used the phrase "insidious" to describe thin men.

Women should be slender and slim, but for men, getting fat is a sign of success. But now, more and more women don't want their partner to be a "reliably fat". According to an online survey, more than 50% of women aged 20 to 40 care about their partner's figure. If fat men are reliable, they would rather have reliable thin men.

Why are men "thin"?

Some people think that "being broad-minded and fat" is a manifestation of being carefree. This statement is reasonable, which is one of the reasons why most men gain weight quickly after getting married like a balloon.

But in fact, weight increases as a man ages. The average man has about 30 billion fat cells in his body, and these cells become heavier as he ages.

Starting from the age of 20, the ratio of fat and muscle tissue in the body tends to increase. The older you get, the more difficult it is to exercise. The strength and plasticity of muscles begin to decline from the age of 20. By the age of 40, the function of the heart and lungs gradually weakens, the joint ligaments harden, and the body becomes more and more vulnerable to injury.

As a result, almost every man after the age of 30 is always heavier than before. And his genes, hormones and slowed metabolism all began to affect his abdomen. Therefore, losing shape with age is not a woman's monopoly.

Long sedentary hours at work, lack of exercise due to work stress, or seeking comfort from food or alcohol due to depression are all reasons why men get fat.

Moreover, weight and the stress they endure can form a vicious cycle: ordinary people are prone to overeating and indigestion under pressure, resulting in excessive weight, and are therefore more susceptible to stress. (Internship Editor: He Lili)