As a man, society seems to put much more emphasis on exercise and strength training as opposed to dieting.  However, dieting is not just for women.  Obesity has reached record high levels in the US, and a large part of this is due to the unhealthy eating habits of men.

It doesn’t matter how much you exercise if you are gorging yourself on things like doughnuts, bacon, and cheeseburgers.  Aside from the fact that a junk food diet will quickly make you gain unhealthy weight and become lazy, it also is very dangerous for your heart.

The problem for most men is that they can’t stand to feel hungry.  After a hard day’s work you want a big meal that will make you feel full and satisfied.  Luckily, there is a way for you to eat as much as you want while still losing weight with what I’ll call the “Dude Diet.”

The main emphasis of this diet is to focus on the quality of what you eat, not the quantity.  Keep pastas, breads, and any high carbohydrate/cholesterol foods to a minimum.  Instead, replace the biscuits and pasta with lean meat and veggies.

Here’s an example of how you can implement the diet.  Instead of bacon and pancakes for breakfast, substitute some boiled eggs and whole wheat cereal or oatmeal with low fat milk.  You can save over 1000 calories, depending on how much you would normally eat.  The key is not quantity here.  You can eat the same amount, yet still lose weight because of WHAT you are eating.

For lunch skip the cheeseburger and replace it with a grilled chicken salad with low fat dressing.  Or if you’re really craving some carbs, try a whole wheat turkey sandwich.   When dinner time comes around, try some grilled salmon and steamed veggies, or any combination of lean meat and veggies will work.

By making these easy substitutions you can lose weight, improve your heart health, and feel better without having to ever feel hungry.  If you need an extra boost toward losing weight, try Xenical, a medication which will help block your body’s fat intake.