It is a ridiculous idea that a large number of men are obese now because they lack willpower and are lazy. How could we possibly have progressed in the last thirty years from most men possessing willpower to a large number of men now lacking it? Actually this is not the case and it is the effect of the gradual change in diet upon our biochemistry rather than a lack of willpower that is to blame.

A large number of men will come to the conclusion that the only measure available to them is costly gastric bypass surgery. This should only be undertaken as a very last resort as it does not always succeed and there are a number of significant risks involved.

It is a common belief that obese men eat a diet of unsuitable food and this can be true for some of them. However, for many the actual food they eat is quite healthy but their portion sizes are too large. Men are more likely than women to make nutrition decisions based on trends rather than good information as they often have less education and interest in food and nutrition. Obese men will often eat and drink special diet meals and drinks and these do nothing to help them lose weight and in fact may be contributing to their weight problem.

To start losing weight you need to get your internal system working efficiently again. A programme of detoxification is a good way to begin. It is wise to cut out diet drinks and alcohol and to cut down on tea and coffee. To help your kidneys and liver do their job as detoxifying organs efficiently you will need to increase the amount of water you drink. Avoid carbonated water and opt for filtered water over tap water. You want to remove toxins from your body and water straight from the tap is full of chemicals.

There are a variety of detox programmes to choose from. Many well known people opt for the popular lemon detox diet. It should be noted that on this diet you are in fact getting all your energy from sugar as you subsist on fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water for ten days. Sugar is the most common cause of obesity as high blood sugar levels cause your body to become insulin resistant which in turn causes your body to store fat instead of burning it. A diet consisting of essentially nothing but sugar will do nothing to treat this hormone imbalance. Although many people will lose weight quite rapidly on the lemon detox diet most will put it back on again and some.

Another popular diet is the hormone diet which starts with a detoxifying stage. Where this diet is different is that the detoxifying stage is followed by a programme tailor made to each participant and the diet is crafted to balance the body's hormones, including insulin. This introduces the participant to eating healthy foods which will bring their hormones and blood sugar in balance and so treat the underlying cause of obesity.

If you use a detoxifying programme that doesn’t have a follow up diet you will nevertheless want to start afresh with a healthy diet. Reintroduce food slowly beginning with fruit, vegetables and small portions of whole grain rice. Take note of how different you feel after just seven days. Proceed by eating the type of food that you will be eating from now on. For long term results this really means for the rest of your life. Remove any white refined foods from your pantry so that you avoid white pasta, white rice and cereals which contain a lot of sugar. Eat meals which are made up of vegetables in a variety of colours accompanied by a small amount of fish or high quality meat. It is a wise idea to consult a nutritionist to assist you to plan your meals. It is possible eat healthy, satisfying and delicious meals and doing so will really improve your chances of succeeding at long term weight loss.

A very helpful weight loss tactic is to create new healthy habits and associations in place of those that contributed to your weight gain. Exercise often, limit Television viewing, read inspiring books and eat every meal sitting at the dinner table. In next to no time you will find that you are a healthy, happy and energetic individual who is no longer in the obese man category.