^^^This. I started eating healthier - not giving up anything, but cutting way back on carbs (especially rice, pasta, and bread), eating more lean protein, and more salads and fruits and vegetables, along with eliminating evening snacks. I also started going to the gym 4-5 days a week for 45-60 minutes. Worked with a trainer for the first couple of months to get into a good balanced cardio/core/strength routine. Started all of this in October and have dropped 40lbs so far (from 232 to 192). I feel much better these days and have much more energy.
I'm down about 13 lbs. doing the same as you, minus the gym. About 30 more to go. Eating healthier foods, and eating a healthy evening snack vs. high carb snacks helps a lot. And I feel better.
That must’ve flown right over my head. Explain?
Excess belly fat contributes to a higher risk of heart disease. Most people with excess weight around their waist never make it to 80.
Yep. Old fat men are rare.
Remember this:
For some reason it didn't go over very well................
No doubt some people don't have good quality of life when north of 80. Others have great lives. No guarantees for sure. My parents are in their mid-70s, thin, and doing great. Barring something debilitating like Alzheimer's, dimensia, stroke, etc., I can easily see them enjoying life for several more years. But again, no guarantees.
