Listen up, guys! Don't leave your doctor's office without asking six questions.
Guys, it's never too late to start taking care of your health. It's also never too early. Too many men, however, fail to make health maintenance a part of their MO. Buck that trend and be proactive about your health. You'll feel better, and you'll live longer -- and that's just the beginning.
Here are six questions you should ask his doctor to be as healthy as you can be.
1. Do men always have to watch their diets?
Yes, most days. A day off once a week is fine -- that's realistic. But eating right most of the time is an essential part of taking care of yourself. No matter how much you work out, you can't maintain a healthy weight unless you stick to a healthy diet. So be sure to satisfy your appetite with good-for-you foods, and make an effort to keep an eye on calories.
Men are often surprised that even though they are exercising four days a week, they are not losing weight. Exercise is great, but if you can't tell me the number of calories you are getting, then you are not watching your diet. You have to eat three meals a day, but it's all about portion control -- that's the key. For example, many men drink beer. To burn off the 150 or so calories in one can of beer, the typical man needs to jog a mile in less than 10 minutes or do 15 minutes of stair climbing.
