Will weight loss ever become fashionable for men?

WFTomba
WFTomba Posts: 11
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
As a man trying to lose weight, I think it's strange that weight loss products and programs are almost always marketed to women. It's not like there aren't plenty of us fat guys around--but culturally, being a male trying to lose weight feels like being part of some weird underground movement.

Do you think men will eventually come to embrace weight control openly?

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  • WFTomba
    WFTomba Posts: 11
    As a man trying to lose weight, I think it's strange that weight loss products and programs are almost always marketed to women. It's not like there aren't plenty of us fat guys around--but culturally, being a male trying to lose weight feels like being part of some weird underground movement.

    Do you think men will eventually come to embrace weight control openly?
  • luvchi3
    luvchi3 Posts: 167
    you should feel lucky more of that garbage isn't targeted towards men, i wish none of it existed, my closest friend falls for everything, she'll send me messages at midnight about some commercial she saw that showed people losing weight on everything from pills to magically juices to heavy duty cardio routines. she's bought it all and maybe it does work combined with diet and exercise like they say but when it's not a quick and easy fix it's all but forgotten, except for the charge on her credit card.

    i do think we are entering a time where more and more people are interested in becoming healthy, whether it includes losing weight or not. i really noticed that at the gym earlier this year when i would be in my yoga class and there were people of all shapes and sizes in there, some people you would never expect
  • Poison5119
    Poison5119 Posts: 1,460 Member
    That is a very interesting observation.

    Women are supposed to 'lose weight'.

    Men are supposed to 'buff up'.

    I'm sure you've watched commercials targeted more for MEN that encourage men to grow big muscles, and they are not necessarily going after women.

    To me, it's six of one, half dozen of the other. I think it's becoming more widespread for men to lose weight - look at who Nutrisystem has endorsing their products.
  • WFTomba
    WFTomba Posts: 11
    That is a very interesting observation.

    Women are supposed to 'lose weight'.

    Men are supposed to 'buff up'.

    I'm sure you've watched commercials targeted more for MEN that encourage men to grow big muscles, and they are not necessarily going after women.

    To me, it's six of one, half dozen of the other. I think it's becoming more widespread for men to lose weight - look at who Nutrisystem has endorsing their products.
    Yeah, those NutriSystem ads were definitely bucking the trend--and it worked on me. I signed up for their program. (I quit after a while. It was not what I thought it would be.)

    You also see food ads targeted at men that tout big, hearty portions, lots of meat, and so on. Of course, advertising doesn't exactly mirror the culture, but it's not too far off since the advertisers are trying to appeal to whatever interests they think their audience has.
  • Sunibc22
    Sunibc22 Posts: 330
    I think it's also because socially it is more acceptable to be a guy that has to lose a few pounds than a girl. It doesn't mean it's right but it's the way it is.
  • innocent75
    innocent75 Posts: 57 Member
    As a man trying to lose weight, I think it's strange that weight loss products and programs are almost always marketed to women. It's not like there aren't plenty of us fat guys around--but culturally, being a male trying to lose weight feels like being part of some weird underground movement.

    Do you think men will eventually come to embrace weight control openly?

    I'm with you ( a man losing weight). I found a few of my male co-workers were also trying so we kind of use each other for ideas and support. While not "fashionable" we found our clique. I also feel more women are open about losing weight, while the "macho male ego" would rather have us doing it without talking about it.


    Just MY $.02
  • jamerz3294
    jamerz3294 Posts: 1,824 Member
    I totally underdstand what you mean. Us guys are supposed to be all beefcake, and therefore bulk up. Even when you look at some of the frozen dinners, an dsuch, they target us with ads that say "it's good to be full", and other ad naseum. So I just try to tune out that crappola as well as just doing my own unfashionable thing of getting into a better shape.
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