There is no simple, one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. Genetics, hormones, environment, and even your socioeconomic status play a factor in why you’re holding onto excess weight. However, just because weight loss can be complicated doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we uncover the causes of your weight gain and create a personalized weight loss program that addresses your specific concerns.
Beyond just general advice to eat less and exercise more, we work with you to determine what your body needs to operate at its best, then support you on your journey. Our multi-faceted approach sets you up for success.
Why Men Gain Weight
While it’s common for women’s weight to fluctuate, this is less common for men. So when men’s weight climbs up for no apparent reason, it can be frustrating not to understand the cause.
Some reasons men may experience unexpected weight gain include:
Slower Metabolism
Your metabolism may slow down as you approach middle age. Slower metabolism causes you to burn fewer calories per day while maintaining the same activity level. If you never adjust your diet and exercise routine to account for your slower metabolism, you may gain several pounds a year.
Over time, muscle mass also decreases, directly affecting your metabolic rate, which can slow your metabolism even more.
High Salt Intake
Sodium causes your body to retain water, which has a weight and volume of its own. Therefore, if you eat out at restaurants frequently, especially fast-food restaurants, or regularly eat salty foods, you may gain weight rapidly.
Poor Eating Habits
While it may seem obvious that consuming more calories means weight gain, your eating habits may change gradually. With a gradual decline in the quality of the food you consume, weight gain can creep up and you can gain five to ten pounds in just a short month or two.
Additionally, calories from alcohol add to your calorie intake just like a cheeseburger does. So even an extra few hundred calories a week from an occasional drink adds up, causing weight gain over time.
Less Exercise
Even small changes to your activity levels can quickly impact your weight. Muscle mass burns calories and keeps your metabolism elevated. A disruption in your exercise and activity routine not only affects your immediate calorie burn but also can eventually slow your overall metabolism, causing weight gain to accelerate.
Insulin Resistance
Diets filled with sugars, fats, additives, and other artificial ingredients, as most Western diets are, can contribute to the development of insulin resistance, which can add to your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Endocrine Disorders
An underactive thyroid, Cushing’s syndrome, or other hormone disorders may be the source of your unexplained weight gain. Many hormone disorders come with other symptoms, like fatigue, irritability, headaches, and brain fog, but many patients explain these symptoms away.
Determining the causes of your weight gain should begin with a complete blood panel to identify and address any underlying medical issues.
Health Concerns from Excess Weight
Obesity is a common and serious health condition. Numerous ramifications stem from obesity, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Increased risk of stroke, heart attack, or other cardiac events
- Heart disease
- Increased blood pressure
- Certain types of cancers
- Erectile dysfunction
- Joint issues
Research connects obesity with many medical issues and significant decreases in life expectancy. Therefore, investing in weight loss treatments can improve your quality of life as well as your longevity.
How Do I Know If I’m Obese?
While you may know that you’ve put on some weight or that your clothes don’t fit the way they used to, weight gain can be gradual enough that it’s hard to determine whether you’ve hit a point where your weight can negatively affect your health.
Doctors use two critical assessments to determine whether you need to lose weight: your BMI and waist circumference.
BMI
Your body mass index (BMI) is measured by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. You can find many tools online to calculate your BMI.
Physicians consider a BMI over 30 obese, while 25–29.9 is overweight.
Waist Circumference
Excess abdominal fat indicates that you are at a greater risk of developing obesity-related conditions. Men with a waist circumference over 40 inches are at higher risk.
Your Health Assessment
The first step in your commitment to lose weight is understanding the origin of your weight gain. At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, all of our weight loss programs begin with identifying and treating any underlying medical issues that may be causing you to gain weight.
In your initial consultation with our physicians, you’ll receive a medical evaluation and physical examination that assesses your overall health and determines any medical issues causing your weight gain.
Additionally, our medical professionals work with you to understand your weight history, personal goals, and genetic predispositions. We also perform an EKG, BMI evaluation, and blood work to ensure our weight loss treatments meet your goals safely and effectively.
Medical Weight Loss Treatments
After your initial consultation, the Oklahoma Men’s Clinic expert team will determine which medical weight loss program best suits your needs. We offer innovative technical protocols so you can lose weight quickly and safely, including:
- Futrex Body Composition and Body Mass Index analyzer
- Weight loss injections
- CONTROL weight loss program
These weight loss treatments and health assessments are available to eligible patients, along with our personalized daily menus, grocery lists, and weekly progress reports.
How to Begin
At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we know that the fight to lose weight is more successful when you have a strong team in your corner. We work with you every step of the way to achieve your weight loss goals. So take the first step to better your health and call or schedule an appointment online today.
There is no simple, one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. Genetics, hormones, environment, and even your socioeconomic status play a factor in why you’re holding onto excess weight. However, just because weight loss can be complicated doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we uncover the causes of your weight gain and create a personalized weight loss program that addresses your specific concerns.
Beyond just general advice to eat less and exercise more, we work with you to determine what your body needs to operate at its best, then support you on your journey. Our multi-faceted approach sets you up for success.
Why Men Gain Weight
While it’s common for women’s weight to fluctuate, this is less common for men. So when men’s weight climbs up for no apparent reason, it can be frustrating not to understand the cause.
Some reasons men may experience unexpected weight gain include:
Slower Metabolism
Your metabolism may slow down as you approach middle age. Slower metabolism causes you to burn fewer calories per day while maintaining the same activity level. If you never adjust your diet and exercise routine to account for your slower metabolism, you may gain several pounds a year.
Over time, muscle mass also decreases, directly affecting your metabolic rate, which can slow your metabolism even more.
High Salt Intake
Sodium causes your body to retain water, which has a weight and volume of its own. Therefore, if you eat out at restaurants frequently, especially fast-food restaurants, or regularly eat salty foods, you may gain weight rapidly.
Poor Eating Habits
While it may seem obvious that consuming more calories means weight gain, your eating habits may change gradually. With a gradual decline in the quality of the food you consume, weight gain can creep up and you can gain five to ten pounds in just a short month or two.
Additionally, calories from alcohol add to your calorie intake just like a cheeseburger does. So even an extra few hundred calories a week from an occasional drink adds up, causing weight gain over time.
Less Exercise
Even small changes to your activity levels can quickly impact your weight. Muscle mass burns calories and keeps your metabolism elevated. A disruption in your exercise and activity routine not only affects your immediate calorie burn but also can eventually slow your overall metabolism, causing weight gain to accelerate.
Insulin Resistance
Diets filled with sugars, fats, additives, and other artificial ingredients, as most Western diets are, can contribute to the development of insulin resistance, which can add to your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Endocrine Disorders
An underactive thyroid, Cushing’s syndrome, or other hormone disorders may be the source of your unexplained weight gain. Many hormone disorders come with other symptoms, like fatigue, irritability, headaches, and brain fog, but many patients explain these symptoms away.
Determining the causes of your weight gain should begin with a complete blood panel to identify and address any underlying medical issues.
Health Concerns from Excess Weight
Obesity is a common and serious health condition. Numerous ramifications stem from obesity, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Increased risk of stroke, heart attack, or other cardiac events
- Heart disease
- Increased blood pressure
- Certain types of cancers
- Erectile dysfunction
- Joint issues
Research connects obesity with many medical issues and significant decreases in life expectancy. Therefore, investing in weight loss treatments can improve your quality of life as well as your longevity.
How Do I Know If I’m Obese?
While you may know that you’ve put on some weight or that your clothes don’t fit the way they used to, weight gain can be gradual enough that it’s hard to determine whether you’ve hit a point where your weight can negatively affect your health.
Doctors use two critical assessments to determine whether you need to lose weight: your BMI and waist circumference.
BMI
Your body mass index (BMI) is measured by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. You can find many tools online to calculate your BMI.
Physicians consider a BMI over 30 obese, while 25–29.9 is overweight.
Waist Circumference
Excess abdominal fat indicates that you are at a greater risk of developing obesity-related conditions. Men with a waist circumference over 40 inches are at higher risk.
Your Health Assessment
The first step in your commitment to lose weight is understanding the origin of your weight gain. At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, all of our weight loss programs begin with identifying and treating any underlying medical issues that may be causing you to gain weight.
In your initial consultation with our physicians, you’ll receive a medical evaluation and physical examination that assesses your overall health and determines any medical issues causing your weight gain.
Additionally, our medical professionals work with you to understand your weight history, personal goals, and genetic predispositions. We also perform an EKG, BMI evaluation, and blood work to ensure our weight loss treatments meet your goals safely and effectively.
Medical Weight Loss Treatments
After your initial consultation, the Oklahoma Men’s Clinic expert team will determine which medical weight loss program best suits your needs. We offer innovative technical protocols so you can lose weight quickly and safely, including:
- Futrex Body Composition and Body Mass Index analyzer
- Weight loss injections
- CONTROL weight loss program
These weight loss treatments and health assessments are available to eligible patients, along with our personalized daily menus, grocery lists, and weekly progress reports.
How to Begin
At Oklahoma Men’s Clinic, we know that the fight to lose weight is more successful when you have a strong team in your corner. We work with you every step of the way to achieve your weight loss goals. So take the first step to better your health and call or schedule an appointment online today.