What do Men Want?
I asked a few of my friends from "mars" and they looked at me like I was an alien!
Oh, SEX!
Ok, yes. But really, is that all they want?!?
YES!
But, if we believe that there is more to men than just sex (ok, humor me!), men want to look and feel just as good as we do. I am sure we all have a secret fantasy to look like someone else. Whether it be a supermodel or a rock star, we all have our fantasies, right?!?
But just by nature, men and women really are different. In the respect of what they think about (ok, here we go again....!) and what they really eat and how their bodies function (with respect to food and exercise!). Men really are different! How frustrating it is to have a meal with a man who gobbles up steak with fries or pizza and pasta and follows it up by a few bites of chocolate cake- and they don't gain weight! Or do they? Is it possible that they just aren't as consumed by the thoughts of food as women are? And that as children, the messages that they as boys received about food was and is quite different from those messages that young girls received.
In a recent study,
researchers who questioned more than 14,000 American adults confirmed all the stereotypes: men are far more likely to chomp their way through a plate of meat while women pick at vegetables. While duck, veal and ham featured prominently on the male menu, their female counterparts opted for carrots and tomatoes.
There were however a few surprises.
Would you have guessed that brussel sprouts and asparagus were more popular among men?
So, maybe things are changing! In fact, it's been shown that boys and girls as young as 5yrs are developing healthier taste buds! This could be a result of healthy options both in the home and at schools as well as healthy role modeling!
A man may not think like a woman (phew!) but they can eat like one- a healthy woman.
I have heard many men say that they want to look better. They don't quite know what to do to accomplish this as they have been eating their "caveman diet" for as long as they can remember...
You may need to be a role model and give your man a hand! Start with the obvious- snacks! Fruits and veggies. He's never gonna snack on carrots and celery, but maybe an apple or fresh fruit that's already cut up (they don't like to do the work!), so an already cut mango, pineapple, clementine are all good. Whole fruit that looks appetizing, like a fresh peach, a shiny apple, or a bright plum are great to have around! And, a plate of appetizing crudite with side of low-fat dip or hummus is a great snack. As is plain popcorn.
As far as a "main meal", eat fish, poultry, or meat. But a word of caution, watch your portion! We tend to eat what's on our plate, but usually it's more than we need. Women don't need more than 3 1/2 ounces of meat at each meal and men can have 6 1/2 - 8 ounces of meat. Add veggies (go light on salt and butter and add garlic, onions, hot sauce for flavor) and eat green salad (but get the dressings on the side). Eat roasted or broiled chicken and fish instead of fried is healthy! Have a baked white or sweet potato instead of fries. Ok, your man likes dessert- how about a bowl of berries or low fat cakes and desserts made with a lighter variation of ingredients.
And exercise!!! It's a must! It can be anything that you like to do that gets your heart rate up! Fast walking, running, tennis, biking, gym classes. Grab a friend- you can get motivated together!
And while mixed drinks are fun, opt for clear (vodka, gin, tequilla) with soda water and lime. Or wine or lite beer. I'm not saying this is calorie free, but better options. And, don't forget to drink water! Plenty of it!
The dictionary defines "different" as partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality. Men and women do have differences, but one area we are similar is our need to live healthy!
These are just some helpful tips- for more information, contact me! Rachel@livehealthynyc.com
I asked a few of my friends from "mars" and they looked at me like I was an alien!
Oh, SEX!
Ok, yes. But really, is that all they want?!?
YES!
But, if we believe that there is more to men than just sex (ok, humor me!), men want to look and feel just as good as we do. I am sure we all have a secret fantasy to look like someone else. Whether it be a supermodel or a rock star, we all have our fantasies, right?!?
But just by nature, men and women really are different. In the respect of what they think about (ok, here we go again....!) and what they really eat and how their bodies function (with respect to food and exercise!). Men really are different! How frustrating it is to have a meal with a man who gobbles up steak with fries or pizza and pasta and follows it up by a few bites of chocolate cake- and they don't gain weight! Or do they? Is it possible that they just aren't as consumed by the thoughts of food as women are? And that as children, the messages that they as boys received about food was and is quite different from those messages that young girls received.
In a recent study,
researchers who questioned more than 14,000 American adults confirmed all the stereotypes: men are far more likely to chomp their way through a plate of meat while women pick at vegetables. While duck, veal and ham featured prominently on the male menu, their female counterparts opted for carrots and tomatoes.
There were however a few surprises.
Would you have guessed that brussel sprouts and asparagus were more popular among men?
So, maybe things are changing! In fact, it's been shown that boys and girls as young as 5yrs are developing healthier taste buds! This could be a result of healthy options both in the home and at schools as well as healthy role modeling!
A man may not think like a woman (phew!) but they can eat like one- a healthy woman.
I have heard many men say that they want to look better. They don't quite know what to do to accomplish this as they have been eating their "caveman diet" for as long as they can remember...
You may need to be a role model and give your man a hand! Start with the obvious- snacks! Fruits and veggies. He's never gonna snack on carrots and celery, but maybe an apple or fresh fruit that's already cut up (they don't like to do the work!), so an already cut mango, pineapple, clementine are all good. Whole fruit that looks appetizing, like a fresh peach, a shiny apple, or a bright plum are great to have around! And, a plate of appetizing crudite with side of low-fat dip or hummus is a great snack. As is plain popcorn.
As far as a "main meal", eat fish, poultry, or meat. But a word of caution, watch your portion! We tend to eat what's on our plate, but usually it's more than we need. Women don't need more than 3 1/2 ounces of meat at each meal and men can have 6 1/2 - 8 ounces of meat. Add veggies (go light on salt and butter and add garlic, onions, hot sauce for flavor) and eat green salad (but get the dressings on the side). Eat roasted or broiled chicken and fish instead of fried is healthy! Have a baked white or sweet potato instead of fries. Ok, your man likes dessert- how about a bowl of berries or low fat cakes and desserts made with a lighter variation of ingredients.
And exercise!!! It's a must! It can be anything that you like to do that gets your heart rate up! Fast walking, running, tennis, biking, gym classes. Grab a friend- you can get motivated together!
And while mixed drinks are fun, opt for clear (vodka, gin, tequilla) with soda water and lime. Or wine or lite beer. I'm not saying this is calorie free, but better options. And, don't forget to drink water! Plenty of it!
The dictionary defines "different" as partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality. Men and women do have differences, but one area we are similar is our need to live healthy!
These are just some helpful tips- for more information, contact me! Rachel@livehealthynyc.com
