Why Men Act Strangely After 40

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The older we get, the more those milestone, round number birthdays make us feel some type of way. It seems like one minute, you’re celebrating your birthday at the corner bar with your best buddies and the next, you’re having a quiet dinner with your family to commemorate the occasion. As in, the family you made with the woman you married. And even if you’ve celebrated birthdays this way for the better part of a decade, blowing out those candles with the big 4-0 attached can cause a type of panic that can impact your health, emotional state and even your long term relationship.

I’m talking about the midlife crisis, of course. You’ve likely seen tropes of this phenomenon play out in movies and TV sitcoms — the older guy who buys a sports car, starts partying too hard and flirts with women half his age. But how true is this depiction, really? Are midlife crisis really a thing? And if so, why do they seem to impact men over 40 specifically? Here’s everything you need to know about why men act strangely after 40.

1. What Is A Midlife Crisis?

Death is inevitable, and none of us are making it out of here alive. But reaching a milestone birthday that marks the halfway point of your life is unquestionably uncomfortable. “The midlife crisis period typically consists of an individual somewhere around 40 years of age questioning decisions that they have made and the current state of important areas in their lives such as career, relationships/marriage, and family/children,” explains Alithia Asturrizaga, LCSW.

During this time of introspection, men are faced the harsh reality that there are some goals and experiences that may never be within reach during the remainder of their lifetime. “Most men who reach middle age, or midlife, take stock of ‘chapter one’ of their lives and look ahead at their futures,” psychotherapist Dr. Fran Walfish explains. “They do a kind of mental weighing and measuring of what they have achieved so far, what is still possible to accomplish in their futures, and what they will never have in their lives. It is a time of letdown, disappointment and regret sorrow for the things they dreamed of having during childhood that they now must face will likely not happen.”

What Real Men Say: “I was a mess when I turned 40,” says Tony, 52. “I own my own business, and it consumed so much of the first two decades of my life — and at 40, there was still no end in sight as to when I’d be able to step away from it for more than a few days. Coming to terms with the fact that you haven’t been successful at what you set out to do some twenty years earlier can really get you down. There were mornings I had trouble getting out of bed.”

2. What Causes A Midlife Crisis?

As far as what causes a midlife crisis, Asturrizaga says regret can play a major role. “It seems that when people reach this age they often feel fully entrenched in the responsibilities of adulthood and a sense of their youth being behind them, combined with concerns about old age approaching more rapidly and an urgency to make the most of what remains of their lives,” she explains. “In this intermediary position it makes sense that people often have concerns about whether or not the decisions that they have made have created the life that they had always hoped to live.”

Asturrizaga also says that the midlife crisis doesn’t discriminate. “I have seen men from all different types of situations in terms of career level/success, relationship/family status, etc. experience midlife crisis-type issues, so it can happen to anyone,” she explains. “However, a person’s overall mental and physical health does affect the severity of midlife and other transitional issues. The more stable and healthy an individual is overall, the better equipped they will be to handle a midlife crisis in a healthy way and derive positive meaning from the experience.”

Dr. Ralph Esposito says a decrease in testosterone could also contribute to the problem. “As men age, their testosterone levels tend to decrease,” he explains. “As they age, their eating habits, exercise habits and lifestyle catch up with them, and they start making less testosterone. Testosterone has a lot to do with mental health. In studies and in practice, we see that low testosterone is associated with fatigue, brain fog, low mood, low muscle mass and decreased libido.”

What Real Men Say: “The big surprise and relief at turning 40 was self-acceptance,” says Kenny, 53. “Life was no longer an obsession about looking better, having more, chasing and seeking the approval of others. My new beginning came with a switch of perspective from a fearful and needy ‘am I?’ to growing into my authentic ‘I am.”

3. What Does A Midlife Crisis Consist Of?

Aside from the general malaise, there are a few symptoms commonly associated with a midlife crisis. “Feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, fear, and hopelessness commonly occur during this period,” says Asturrizaga. “If an individual does not openly deal with and work through these emotions they may draw inward to cope with their feelings, which can result in anger, isolation and conflict with those closest to them.”

Substance abuse can also occur during a midlife crisis. “Alcohol use is one, trying to drown the ennui or depression out,” says certified counselor Bruce Bibee. “Also, the ‘trying to get it right through a do-over,'” whether that’s with a new car or new partner. “This can also manifest as introducing into a conversation the one thing they are proud of so far in life,” he says. “For example, ‘I was the high school quarterback.’ ‘I’m a Vietnam vet’. ‘My kids are all college graduates.’ Generally, it’s growing state of disenchantment with your job, family, life in general and eventually disorientation about one’s meaning and purpose.”

4. How Can A Midlife Crisis Impact Your Relationship?

As you might have guessed, a midlife crisis is bad news for your relationships — particularly long-term romantic ones. “If an individual does not openly deal with and work through the emotions underlying a midlife crisis they may draw inward to cope with their feelings, which can result in anger, isolation and conflict with those closest to them,” says Asturrizaga. “This is when long-term relationships may be negatively impacted. For example, if a man isolates himself and holds back from talking with his significant other about the symptoms and issues that he is going through, his partner may experience feelings of jealousy, uncertainty in the relationship, and feeling left out. There may be increased conflict in the relationship due to the partner feeling alienated and ‘cast aside,’ and the man feeling misunderstood and unfairly criticized.”

Also, this period of self-reckoning might cause you to see the flaws in your relationship. “Some men may reach the conclusion they’re unhappy in their relationship or marriage and have been for a very long while,” says author Kevin Darné. “Essentially feeling as though they missed out on life, ‘settled,’ or simply chose to “go along to get along” without doing what they truly wanted. A man may ask himself, ‘Do I really want to spend the rest of my life living like this?’ If the answer is no he may decide to terminate the relationship.”

What Real Men Say: “I left my wife when I turned 41, and we ended getting back together a few years later,” says Kevin, 49. “Both of us had stopped taking care of ourselves, and I think turning 40 made us both realize that we needed to make big changes. The easiest, most obvious change felt like it would be to divorce. In retrospect, we both weren’t holding ourselves accountable for why things had stopped working between us.


Recommended Reads


If you — or someone you love — is going through a midlife crisis, consider using the power of the written word and psychology to help. Sometimes we all need a pick-me-up to energize our mood, inspire our next move and make the difference we crave to truly appreciate the next stage of our life. Here, a few books to consider that could transform how you feel, what you think and well, perhaps, who you are:

Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife

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Described as ‘provocative’ and ‘hopeful’, this book turns midlife on its head. The author believes that instead of approaching our halfway point as an inevitable end, we should view it as an opportunity to reinvent the wheel, discover a newfound purpose, zero-in to our relationships and truly focus on what brings us joy. In addition to psychology, the book also dives deep into the ideas of biology, genetics and sociology, as well as first-person experiences.

$9.82 at Amazon.com 

Midlife: A Philosophical Guide

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If you find yourself craving those old college days, this book choice may wet your whistle and feed your need. How come? It’ll remind you of an elevated philosophy class from freshman year, as the author challenges readers to reconsider, reframe and re-define midlife. Not only will you hear from the writer himself, but also legendary, inspiring philosophers and authors, including Aristotle, Schopenhauer, John Stuart Mill, Virginia Woolf, and Simone de Beauvoir.

$18.62 at Amazon.com

Midlife Career Rescue Series

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Though some men battle thinning hair, a thicker waistline or the sad dissatisfaction from a loveless marriage in their 40s, others find their careers to be the most disappointing. Difficult but true, many people lose track of who they really wanted to be on the way to success, paying bills and saving for a retirement they may never see. If this sounds like you, this series could be exactly what you need to read. Whether you need to demand more respect, quit and start over or take a leap of faith and brand out on your own, these books will encourage you to do it all.


40件,40岁男人,应该知道的事

Middle age gets a bum rap. Sure, when you get older your testosterone slips, your hangovers sting a little more, and you have to really start listening to your doctor during your yearly check-ups. But you know what? Putting your youth in the rearview also means you’re wealthier, you let less stuff upset you, and you’re probably in a better place where you can have a lot of fun. And one of the best perks of getting older? Gaining wisdom. You know how to treat a woman, you know that “new” doesn’t always mean “better,” and you can take bad news better than any-damn-body. Here are more of the things you can only know by reaching your fifth decade. And once you’re caught up on these, be sure to purge your life of the 40 things no man over 40 should ever own.

1. The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance

“There really is a fine line between confidence and arrogance,” says Jim White, founder of dating site Singles Over Forty. And it’s 40-somethings who have had the life and dating experience who appreciated the difference between the two. “While it’s great to sound confident and to even show a little ego while on a date,” White says guys in their 40s have matured beyond youthful bluster and know the value of taking “a second to listen to yourself and observe your own posture and mannerisms.” See here for The Best Dating Apps if You’re Over 40.

2. The Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom

Another distinction that older guys come to appreciate: lessons from books versus lessons from life. “Wisdom is education plus experience,” says David Bennett, a relationship expert and author of numerous books including Be Popular Now: How Any Man Can Become Confident, Attractive, and Successful (and Have Fun Doing It). “Younger guys often have the education part down, but lack experience. Experience provides needed perspective and complements education, creating more relationship success.”

3. To Never Stop Learning

A 40-something has come to appreciate that he needs to keep acquiring education, whether that’s updating his skills for work or simply boosting his dinner-party skills (a recent Pew study found that the older people get, the more they read). A guy in his 40s has seen firsthand that learning is not something that’s only done in class—it’s a lifelong essential for success.

Think you could read a book a day? Read our 5-step guide to mastering the art of speed reading.

4.When He’s Achieved Maestro Status 

A guy in his 40s finds himself in a strange new position: Young people asking him for advice. Where, earlier in life, he used to be a sponge—soaking up any and every tidbit of info about his industry, or just life in general—by this point, he’s more likely to be the on answering questions rather than asking. And he’s comfortable with that.

5. Not to Sweat the Small Stuff

“Younger guys often get worked up over little things, like a girl rejecting them, a job not working out, or not getting a high enough GPA in college,” says Bennett. “Forty-something guys know that in the long run, most things are little things, and getting worked up over them is a waste of mental energy.” That’s also one of the 40 Best Things about Being In Your 40s.

6. It’s OK to Be Nervous

By the time he hits 40, a guy’s been through his fair share of nerve-wracking moments: interviews, big dates, major life changes. And more often than not, things turned out all right. Even when these moments didn’t go so great—that hot date never called him back—he came out of it most prepared for the next big thing. (And of course, when things went swimmingly, his life changed for the better.) The man over 40 knows that life is best lived outside the comfort zone.

7. To Focus on What’s Important

Even those who have high-pressure jobs have learned to recognize what is truly worth getting stressed about. White says those in their 40s have learned “to take the weight of the world off of their shoulders and have some fun with those you love.” If you’re finding yourself worrying too much, here are 10 Ways Successful Men Cut Stress.

8. When To Keep His Mouth Shut

But there are plenty of times when a grown man’s hard-won wisdom is not helpful. Whether it’s chatting with a spouse about her frustrations (at work…or with him) or taking a lecture from his boss, the wise man knows it’s best to sometimes just nod and listen. No need to offer advice or go on the defensive. (He also certainly knows not to ever say any of the 40 Things Men Over 40 Should Never Say To A Woman In Bed.)

9. That Family Comes First

A focus on what’s important extends to personal relationships, as well. “Life in your 40s can throw big changes your way without warning,” says White. “These changes can come in many forms, from career upsets to relationships turning themselves upside down. And when these changes knock you off of our feet, it’s usually family who catch us.” Millennials and even those in their 30s might still find themselves seeking approval from new friends or trying to constantly expand their group of acquaintances. Once you’ve hit 40, you’ve usually figured out the people you can really rely on.

10. hat Friendship Takes Work

A guy in his 40s has had enough friends come and go to understand why the good ones stick around. Just having common interests or a similar sense of humor isn’t good enough: It takes continual interest in the other person, their life, and family, as well as regular demonstrations of trustworthiness and reliability. Remember: keeping close to your best buddies is an essential for maintaining great health.

11. But It’s Well Worth The Effort

Few feelings are more exciting than hosting a party and having dozens of people—friends, lovers, casual acquaintances—arrive. But as a guy gets older and sees how tangential many friendships can be, he realizes that it’s worth it to invest in the ones that truly matter. It’s great to know lots of people, but true friends require true investment.

12. How to Treat a Woman

As guys age, they become more established, both in terms of material wealth and greater level of influence—all of which can be brought into one’s dating life and relationships. “Many 40-something guys have ‘arrived’ in life, and have good careers, maturity, life experience, and more confidence and charm than they had in any other decade,” says Bennett. “This makes them highly attractive to women and successful in relationships.”

13. That Good Things Are Worth Paying For

Whether it’s pens, luggage, or appliances, a guy in his 40s has gone through his share of sub-par products and learned to appreciate a truly quality product. He’s willing to spend a bit more on the good headphones, knowing one of the ears won’t stop working a few weeks later, and that a jacket he’s going to wear more than one season is worth splurging on.

14. And Stuff From Urban Outfitters Isn’t

It was the go-to option when he was in his 20s, with hipster wardrobe options that went over great at parties and on dates. But once he walked in and spotted the new line of canvas overalls—or “norm-core” sweatshirts—it clicked that this is not the sort of thing he should be wearing anymore.

15. That His Clothes Don’t Need to Make A Statement

Along the same lines, the wise man wants to make a strong impression—but he knows that people remembering his personality and charm are far more important than remembering his sartorial decisions. No one cares about the funny one-liner on a dated graphic T. By 40, wearing clothes that “make a statement” are more likely to be seen as a way to cover up what’s lacking underneath them.

16. That Few Things Beat A Good Pair of Socks

The era of buying socks by the dozen is long gone, by 40; carefully selecting them by the pair is the way to go. He’s learned that feet encased in exquisitely comfortable fabric makes a man feel like he can do anything. Sometimes, the $30 pair of socks are really worth the $30.

17. That “Newer” Isn’t Always “Better”

He’s seen plenty of trends come and go (and jumped onto them himself, with less than great results) and has come to appreciate that things that have been around for a while—whether a bottle of 18-year-old whisky or a 19th-century novel—are likely to yield more enjoyment than the latest thing getting all the buzz.

18. That When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them

“Forty-somethings have learned not to dismiss early warning signs about relationship partners,” says Rosalind Sedacca, midlife dating and relationship coach. “When they get a red-flag warning that something is wrong, off, or just not right—they listen and move on.” She’s adds that those in their 40s have learned that “second chances just get you more deeply entrenched in a toxic situation” and when those red flags pop up, it’s better to head the other direction.

19. His Go-To Karaoke Playlist

Every guy should have a couple go-to karaoke songs that he knows will kill. They get the party going, everyone likes singing along to them, but they aren’t that same Journey or Bon Jovi songs everybody sings. (“Just a small town girl…“) He doesn’t have to belt like he’s Adele, but he knows the lyrics, chord progressions, and when to take the right dramatic pause or add in a little call-in-response for the crowd.

20. That A Good Date is More Than Dinner and a Movie

A guy in his 40s has been on enough dates to know that the cookie-cutter dinner and a movie can be a nice evening, but it’s not particularly memorable—and doesn’t create chemistry and emotional connections as quickly as something more unusual. Whether going hiking, taking a cooking class together, or some other outing that’s a bit different than you’d do on a typical day, an older guy has figured out that a memorable date is more likely to create a connection—and lead to a great night.

21. When to Take Sex Seriously

Forty-somethings have also had their share of one-night stands. They’ve also seen that when there’s something more than a physical connection, sometimes holding off on sex can pay off—both in a deeper connection, and better sex. “Too many relationships go bad too quickly because sexual intimacy takes place before personal intimacy,” says Sedacca. “40-Somethings know that lust and a hot body doesn’t compensate for integrity, empathy and decency.”

22. How to Set Expectations in Relationships

Whether a one-night stand or a marriage, a 40-something knows that setting expectations is essential to a great relationship. He’s learned from experience that when he doesn’t express what he’s looking for, the woman will fill that vacuum, either believing the relationship is more serious than it is, or that he’s just not that into her. An older guy knows that it will save heartbreak on both sides if everyone’s clear about what they want from each other.

23. The Value of a RealToolbox

A guy doesn’t have to be a hardcore handyman to require a decent set of tools. Throughout his 20s and into your 30s, he could easily have gotten away with a hand-me-down drill from Dad and a scattered collection of wrenches and screwdrivers. But by 40, he’s done enough substantial home improvement projects and learned, maybe the hard way, that one needs proper tools to do a proper job.

24. That His Special Place is Essential l

Whether it’s a man cave downstairs or a souped-up shed in the backyard, he knows the importance of having a space to think, read, or just hang for a bit away from the day-to-day craziness of home, family, and whatever else is going on in your life.

25. How to Concoct A Perfect Martini

Sorry, Bond—this cocktail-to-end-all-cocktails is best made stirred, not shaken. Any wise guy over 40 can confirm. For a breakdown of the right way to make a martini, here’s a handy guide.

26. How to Man The Grill

This one’s much easier than making a martini, but no less important. By his 40s, a guy knows more than just how to prep charcoal and when to flip burgers—he is also confident cooking up the pricier meat and meeting the specific “rare,” “medium rare,” “between rare and medium rare” requests of his guests.

27. he Concept of “Garbage In, Garbage Out”

A 40-something has learned that he must take his health seriously—that what he eats, how much he exercises, and what he does with his day has a direct impact on how he feels the next day, and the next. Unlike younger guys who can seemingly get away with doing whatever they like to their body and rarely pay for it, and older guy has gone through those all-day hangovers that start to hit him in his 30s and knows they’re best avoided. He also knows the 40 unhealthiest foods for men over 40.

28. Exercising Is About More Than Just a Slimmer Waistline

By 40, he’s learned that he can’t guzzle snacks like days of yore and that exercise is key for keeping off the pounds. But he’s also come to realize that an active lifestyle and an exercise habit is more about mental health than physical health. Proof: When he’s used to working out, skipping a week feels like crap. Instead of seeing the gym as a necessary evil to keep you fit, he looks forward to it to it.

29. Naptime’s Not Just For the Kids

There are few joys greater than waking up after an afternoon power nap and feeling ready to tackle a dreaded project. Once he hits 40, a guy knows know that a well-timed nap basically buys a whole new day.

30. Sleep May Be the Most Important Thing

Younger guys drag themselves out of bed at a certain hour because they have to—even if it means they have to drag themselves, half-awake, through the rest of the day. But as men move ahead in career and in life, they see what a wreck they become without a decent amount of sleep. A guy over 40 knows that it’s often better to sleep in an extra hour if it will make him sharper for the rest of the day.

31. To Address Things, Not Ignore Them

Whether it’s a weird rash on his leg or an uncomfortable silence between him and his partner, a guy in his 40s knows that when something seems off, he needs to do something about it. He’s seen how ignoring something can backfire, big time.

32. That, Hey, the Experts Know Their Stuff

Between the personal trainer and the IT guy, a man over 40 is keenly aware of the positive results that come from letting someone who knows what they’re doing, well, do what they’re doing. In another words, men over 40 know how to say, “This is above my pay grade.”

33. When to Hire Help

He also knows that time is more valuable than anything else—and that there are few things more satisfying than being able to hire someone to tackle a menial task he’d rather not do. Whether that’s mundane market research or a thorough house-cleaning, by 40, he has an instinct for when something is going to take too long and be unbearably dull. And he’s happy to pay for an extra set of hands.

34. When to Leave a Job

As in relationships, a guy in his 40s has had his share of jobs, both good and bad, and has learned when a gig or a boss is just not the right fit. Rather than struggle to make a good impression on someone who has the knives out, or stick with a dead-end job for another year because it’s less effort than updating his resume, a 40-something knows he never regrets leaving a bad job.

35. That His Career Will Be Wildly Unpredictable

A recent college grad pictures his career as a clear ladder, progressing logically from one gig to the next. But by 40, a man knows that his career is far more fluid than that. Maybe he sticks with the same job for five years before hopping to an entirely new field. Maybe he’s gone from one company to the next, to the next—all in a year’s span. It’s unpredictable, and that’s the best part.

36. To Always Have A Contingency Plan

Because of this unpredictability, he’s also learned that, no matter how happy his is with the latest gig, it never hurts to have feelers out for other potential opportunities. He knows that, as secure as things seem, any gig or organization can collapse unexpectedly. The successful guys are those who are rarely blindsided because they are always ready with a backup.

37. To Learn From Disappointment

All the wisdom in the world won’t ensure a guy complete-and-total success. A 40-something will face disappointments just like every man does—but he knows not to take it personally and instead puts it in perspective and gets on with his life. “By age 40, every man should know that we can’t protect ourselves or prevent life’s disappointments,” says Fran Walfish, a family and relationship psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent. “The best we can do is equip ourselves with coping skills to deal with inevitable letdowns without raging into a furious tantrum or collapsing into depression.”

38. How (and When) To Say “No”

Over the years, he’s ended up at enough subpar parties—or committed to something he knew, deep down, was a mistake—that, by 40, he knows when to skip the niceties. He knows that, sometimes, it’s best to just say “no” and kick back in bed. (Of course, he also knows not to be a jerk about it. But that should go without saying.)

39. That He Can’t Live on Kudos

A 40-something guy has learned not to measure success based on what people think—whether a “congrats” from a boss or hundreds of Facebook Likes. Whether it’s a professional accomplishment or personal achievement, he’s learned that the things that have really mattered over the long-run were the ones he worked for and knew in his gut were important, regardless of what others said about it at the time.

40. When to Question Himself

Guys in their 40s have a pretty good sense of who they are, what they like and don’t. But they also know that they don’t know everything. “By age 40, every man should be well practiced in open, honest self-evaluation and introspection. He should be comfortable examining his feelings so as not to automatically repeat mistakes of his past,” says Walfish. “Self-awareness is comforting and leads to a calm state of mind.”


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40岁的中年人了,还不管管自己的健康,真的不行啦

10年前,我还是大家现在口中的肥宅。

因为长期案头工作,生活两点一线,饮食上又比较贪图享受,所以很快体重就飙升到90公斤。三高,脂肪肝也自然没有跑。



伴随年龄增长,给人带来的压力远不止工作,还有健康。

新闻爆出越来越多的中年猝死案例。

2015年12月,前实德集团董事长徐明因急性心肌梗塞去世,终年44岁;

2016年7月, 《青岛早报》体育部主任马洪文突发心梗去世,年仅47岁;

2016年10月,春雨医生创始人兼CEO张锐先生因突发心肌梗塞,享年44岁;

2017年2月,途牛旅游网预订中心副总经理李波因心肌梗塞离世,年仅44岁;

2017年9月,哈尔滨医科大学心内科医生陈彦东,在救治了那么多心脏病人后,自己却在40岁的黄金年龄离去了。

这些是知名人士的新闻,而据资料表明,中国的心律失常患者约有2000万人,每年『猝死』的人数达60万人,平均每天1500人左右,高居世界首位。其中中年人比例占据了绝大多数。


这真的很吓人。

人到中年,上有老,下有小,一场病都可能拖垮一个家庭,更何况一个人的离去,不能想像会造成多么沉重的打击。

我当然不是来只讲猝死的,而是在幡然醒悟后,分享中年人应该有的健康观念。


首先当然是加强锻炼。美国2008运动指导书上建议18岁到64岁的成年人,每周都应该有一定的有氧和肌肉锻炼活动。

对于不常运动的人来说,最难的就是坚持不下来,或者借口说没有时间。但是如果你把健康视为生活中最重要的一部分时,什么时间都可以找得出来。

坚持活动锻炼并不像想像中的那么困难,我就按以下几点做的:

1. 我买了一个体重体脂秤,还可以连接到手机上的APP。每天早、晚定时称重看体脂的变化。有数据的显示可以坚定我锻炼的决心,同时也提醒我今天吃的东西是不是太多,太油。更重要的是好的结果可以形成正向的刺激循环。

2. 我开始找了一个手机锻炼APP,选择了一个适合刚刚开始恢复锻炼的计划。每周设置了三天时间,到时提醒我开始锻炼。分享到锻炼社区里,还可以获得朋友的点赞,鼓励,使我更能坚持下去。

每周大概总共能活动150分钟,也就是2个半小时。每次活动到让自己感到微汗就可以了。我做的活动都很简单,包括快步走,慢跑,还有手机软件上的一些HIIT训练,效果都很好。

特别是固定的时间活动,还让我养成定时作息的习惯。每天早睡早起,感觉时间更充裕了,效率也提高了。

3. 饮食控制。这个对吃货来说是最困难的。

我是先保证自己三餐定时规律。

早餐组合是一片面包,200毫升低脂牛奶混合两勺即时麦片,一个水煮鸡蛋白。有时也加一点干果,或者酸奶。

午餐基本正常,但只吃七八分饱。降低吃饭的速度,可以帮助我更好地控制食物摄入。避免在大脑发出吃饱信号前,我又吃得过多。

晚饭是比较大的挑战。但是我尽量都做到6点前吃饭,并且不吃主食。如果一定要去参加夜宵活动,我基本上都是保持全程微笑参与,但是尽量不多吃的状态。


10年前的我看起来是这样的:

10年前90公斤的我,隐藏健康危险的身体
锻炼后的我

从去年开始,通过一至两个月的坚持,我就看到自己身体状况发生明显变化,体重也降到70公斤以下。体检的结果是三高没有了,脂肪肝拜拜了。以前的朋友看到我,都非常惊讶于我现在的变化。

同时,恢复活力的身体,良好的作息,都极大的减少了工作生活带给自己的压力。这种感受非常明显,每天都能精神地从睡梦中醒来,带着热情和干劲儿忙了一天后,也没有了以前那种倦怠感。特别在锻炼完之后,当天一觉可以睡到天亮,完全没有失眠的困扰。这才是减少中年人健康危机的正途。

相信如果你按照我的建议,也能够让自己每天元气满满,精神焕发地迎接各种挑战。

如果你有任何锻炼,饮食方面的问题,欢迎留言讨论。