Finally, a Weight Loss, Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle Program Designed Specifically for Men Over the Age of 30!

Do you remember having an almost endless supply of energy?

 

Do you remember feeling alive and full of energy?

 

What ever happened to those days?

 

Sometimes diet and exercise are NOT enough!

Optimal hormonal balance is the key to stubbon weight loss, losing belly fat and life-long well-being.

Mens Weight Loss Clinic Mesa, AZ
480-633-6837

Nutrition, Exercise, Lifestyle Changes and Hormonal Balancing for a New Body and a New Life.

Because Life is too Short to Live it Overweight.

This is NOT some Gimmick HCG, B12, or other BS supplement program. Our program involves Lifestyle Changes, Exercise,and Sound Nutrition to produce life long weight loss. 

For more information on the HCG diet, B12 shots for weight loss see the bottom of the page.

We do address the special needs of men and hormonal changes that make it more difficult for men over the age of 30 to lose weight.

No Fads, No Gimmicks, No False Promises
 
 

  Look no further, you have found the most comprehensive weight loss program for men over the age of 30. To fully understand our program, please read this entire page and then call Dr. Jeff for your personal consultation.

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

   Dr. Jeff Banas, Above Left,  personally lost over 60 pounds and went from an overweight couch potato to a five time Ironman Triathlon Finisher. If you are ready for a New Body, a New Life, Dr. Jeff can help you.


     Call Dr Jeff for your personal consultation now 480-633-6837 or e-mail him at drjeff@fatmantoironman.com


We have developed a weight loss program that meets the specific needs of men.  
   
Why do testosterone levels decline?

About age 30 to 35, most men (and some women) notice they are gaining weight around the middle. Their pants become tight and at some point no longer fit. The words “pot belly,” “beer belly,” or “spare tire” are sometimes used to describe the medical condition called “abdominal obesity.” This sort of fat accumulation greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases.

Low Testosterone = Abdominal Fat Gain

As it turns out, there is a scientific explanation for the tendency toward abdominal obesity among middle-aged men. As men age, their levels of free testosterone decline, and levels of estrogen and insulin increase. This is partly because aging men convert much of their testosterone into estradiol, a form of estrogen. Of the remaining testosterone, much is bound to sex hormone–binding globulin, a protein in the blood, and is not biologically active. Studies have shown that men with low free testosterone have higher rates of coronary artery disease, mental depression, and dementia (Tan et al 2004).

What You Need to Know: Optimizing Testosterone Levels in Aging Men

• Testosterone, the chief male hormone, is essential for libido and erectile function, and plays a crucial role in mood, energy, bone health, and body composition.

• Testosterone levels decline with age, usually beginning in a man’s mid-30s. Diminishing testosterone levels have been linked with disorders such as depression, fatigue, obesity, and cognitive decline.

• Low testosterone levels increase the risk of coronary heart disease as well as all-cause and cardiac mortality.

• Restoring testosterone to youthful levels offers men a wealth of health benefits, including benefits for heart health, body composition, mood, and memory.

• Bioidentical testosterone has not been found to have adverse effects on the healthy prostate gland—in fact, it may help improve prostate symptoms in men with low-normal testosterone levels. Testosterone therapy is contraindicated in men with prostate cancer.

• Regular blood testing can help you and your physician decide if testosterone therapy is right for you. Optimizing testosterone levels requires a multi-pronged approach that includes optimal diet, proper nutrition, nutritional supplements, exercise, and bioidentical testosterone, if necessary.

 Call or e-mail Dr Banas directly to schedule your free personal consultation 480-633-6837 drjeff@fatmantoironman.com

What separates our program from all the rest?         

 

 

 

 

 

 

          1)      Strength, Hormone, Recovery and Weight Loss Blood and Salvia Test Panel to determine optimal hormonal levels and test for Metabolic Imbalances (see below for more specific details on the tests.) You will either be referred to a local lab for blood test or an on-line lab where you can complete the test in your own home and then send your samples to the lab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  To identify obesity factors in the blood responsible for weigh gain in men (especially in the abdomen) and age-related disease risks, the Male Weight Loss and Hormonal Panel may include:

For more information on what test are done and the reason for the specific blood or salvia test, Please down load Dr. Cohen’s book here. 

The Biology of Athletic Performance: What Every Athlete Needs to Know

• Free testosterone
• Total testosterone
• Estradiol (a potent estrogen)
• DHEA
• TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
• Free T4
• Free T3 (the metabolically active thyroid hormone)
• Glucose
• Triglycerides
• Total Cholesterol
• LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein)
• C-reactive protein
• Liver function
• Kidney function
• Complete blood cell counts
• PSA (prostate-specific antigen)
• Homocysteine
• Vit. D3

 2)      VO2 Metabolic Test to determine your optimal heart rate training zones for optimal fat loss.

Through Metabolic VO2 testing we can determine what you are burning as fuel (Fats, Carbohydrates, or Proteins) at various heart rates and exercise intensities. We can then develop nutrition and training concepts that will improve the body’s ability to burn fat. The only way to find your training zones is with a VO2 Test. Do not be fooled by gimmicks. We use State of the Art VO2 Testing equipment that cost $10,000 plus. This is why most clinics do not offer this service and this is what seperates our weight loss programs from all the others.

If you are exercising and NOT LOSING WEIGHT you may be exercising on the far RIGHT of the graph below. Here you are burning mostly sugar and very little fat. If you keep exercising here your body will continue to burn sugar as fuel.

The ONLY way to find these heart zones are with a VO2 Metabolic Test. More information on the New Leaf Metabolic Testing for weight loss and performance enhancement.

     

       

Are you not losing weight with exercise? Are you really hunger after exercise? Are you "bonking" or "crashing" or very tired all day after exercise?   

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 The cross over concept: Blue line indicates the % of carbohydrates  usage and the pink line indicates the % of fat usage during exercise. Note that as heart rate increase a less % of fat is used and a higher % of carbohydrate is used.

 

 

 

 

  

   3)      Food and Nutrition Guidelines to Adopt a Testosterone-Enhancing Diet Plan. You will be E-MAIL Dr. Jeff your food journal on a DAILY basis so Dr. Jeff can PERSONALLY review your nutrition and then give you recommendations on how to improve your daily nutrition and adopt a testosterone-enhancing diet plan. 




4)      Dr. Jeff PERSONALLY designs a strength program to stimulate testosterone production and an aerobic program based on your specific heart rate zones to promote optimal fat burning.  The strength and conditioning can be done at Dr. Jeff’s office in Mesa, AZ, on your own, or part in office and part on your own. Dr. Jeff can design a program specific to your needs and ability. 

   

Your program is personally supervised by Dr. Jeff Banas, who has lost over 60 pounds and has kept it off you years now. 

When you are REALLY READY to LOSE WEIGHT, you need to talk to Dr. Jeff drjeff@fatmantoironman.com 

PROGRAM FEES:

We have programs for every budget and some services may be covered by insurance.    


Personal Consultation with Dr. Jeff - No Charge

This is a chance to interview Dr. Jeff and see if he is the right person to help you lose with. You and Dr. Jeff will sit down and talk about what you have tried in the past, your specific needs and goals.

Metabolic VO2 Test and Review of Blood Test - $200 

If after your personal consultation you want to move forward, you will be referred to a local or on-line lab for lab test and you will be scheduled for your Metabolic VO2 Test. The cost for the lab test is between you, your insurance and the lab. Lab test are not included with the VO2 Test. Dr. Jeff can send you to an affordable on-line lab where you can get testing down.

After your VO2 Test, Dr Jeff can give you a 6 week training program which is based on you specific heart rate training zones for maximum fat loss and testosterone stimulation.  


On-site, On-line follow up weight ins and On-site Personal Training. 

We ask everyone to purchase the Garmin 305 heart rate monitor. This will record all of your exercise, heart rate and calories data. Dr. Jeff can then review all of your data on-line and make an neccessary changes to your strength or aerobic excise training.

Some people do all of their exercises at Dr. Jeff's Mesa Az Weight Loss Clinic, some do a few days of strength training at his office and then do the cardio own their own.

We set up follow up and weigh in visits based on your specific needs. Price is dependent on how often you are see in Dr. Jeff for Personal Training and or weigh ins, and if there is any insurance coverage.   
     
 

Why sometimes diet and exercise are NOT enough to lose weight!

 

 

 

 

 

      More than likely many of the hormones responsible for that endless supply of energy, such as Testosterone and DHEA, decline as we age. As these hormones decline with age so does our mental, physical and sexual energy. As these hormones decline we tend to see another change in our bodies, weight gain. Stubborn belly fat, the beer gut, the spare tire.

Why Middle-Aged Men Gain Weight

About age 30 to 35, most men (and some women) notice they are gaining weight around the middle. Their pants become tight and at some point no longer fit. The words “pot belly,” “beer belly,” or “spare tire” are sometimes used to describe the medical condition called “abdominal obesity.” This sort of fat accumulation greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases.

Low Testosterone = Abdominal Fat Gain

As it turns out, there is a scientific explanation for the tendency toward abdominal obesity among middle-aged men. As men age, their levels of free testosterone decline, and levels of estrogen and insulin increase. This is partly because aging men convert much of their testosterone into estradiol, a form of estrogen. Of the remaining testosterone, much is bound to sex hormone–binding globulin, a protein in the blood, and is not biologically active. Studies have shown that men with low free testosterone have higher rates of coronary artery disease, mental depression, and dementia (Tan et al 2004).

The idea behind testosterone replacement therapy is to restore the level of free testosterone to that of a healthy 25-year-old to counteract the effects of increased estrogen. Studies have shown that fat cells, particularly abdominal fat cells, convert testosterone to estradiol (Schneider et al 1979; Kley et al 1980; Killinger et al 1987; Khaw et al 1992). The more belly fat a man accumulates, the greater the conversion of his testosterone into estradiol. As long as free testosterone is low and the ratio of estrogen to insulin is high, most aging men will store fat around their belly (Abate 2002).

The following is from LEF.Org
 

Blood Testing Protocols

Too often, people fall victim to a disease that could have been prevented if their blood had been tested once a year.

For instance, we know that prescription drugs can cause liver and kidney problems, but other factors (alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, excess niacin, hepatitis C) can make a person susceptible to liver or kidney damage. These conditions often smolder for years until a life-threatening medical crisis occurs. Because of a phenomenon known as “individual variability,” some people are especially vulnerable to liver and kidney damage. The good news is that a simple blood chemistry test can detect an underlying problem in time to take corrective actions.

The average person older than age 60 takes several prescription drugs every day to treat or prevent chronic medical conditions. According to the American Medical Association, adverse reactions to prescription drugs are either the fourth, fifth, or sixth leading cause of death in the United States (Lazarou J et al 1998). The American Medical Association emphasizes that these deaths occur even though the doctors who are prescribing the drugs are supposed to be monitoring their patients to prevent such drug-induced deaths. The problem is that cost-conscious health maintenance organizations and hurried physicians are not mandating blood tests that would detect drug-induced tissue damage in time to prevent disability and death. If you are taking certain prescription medications, regular blood testing is mandatory according to the drug labeling, yet doctors routinely fail to prescribe the recommended blood tests, and their patients too often pay the “ultimate” price.

The reason most people consider blood testing is to ascertain their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Published studies consistently show that various cholesterol fractions (HDL, LDL) and triglycerides can contribute to heart attack and stroke. What most people fail to realize is that significant changes can occur in their blood fat levels over the course of a single year, meaning that an earlier test may not accurately reflect their current serum-lipid status.

The Risk of Following Standard Reference Ranges

Standard laboratory reference ranges represent average populations and not optimal levels. In the 1960s, for instance, the upper reference range for cholesterol was 300 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). This number was based on a statistical calculation indicating that it was “normal” to have total cholesterol levels as high as 300 mg/dL. Of course, it was also considered “normal” for men to have fatal heart attacks at a relatively young age. As greater knowledge accumulated about the risk of heart attack and high cholesterol, the upper limit reference range has gradually dropped to 200 mg/dL (American Family Physician 2001; ADVANCEDATA 1977).

Blood test reference ranges are not the only measures that fail to provide physicians and patients with optimal numbers. For example, high blood pressure (hypertension) is defined medically as a blood pressure reading of 140/90 (read as “140 over 90”) or greater. Yet a diastolic blood pressure reading (the second number in a blood pressure reading—90 in this example) higher than 80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) is associated with an increased risk of stroke. A high percentage of people older than age 60 have diastolic readings higher than 80 mmHg, and this is the age group most vulnerable to stroke (Hansson L et al 1998). If your physician checks your blood pressure and says it is “normal,” Life Extension advises you to ask what the optimal range is. Optimal blood pressure is defined as 115/75. In fact, the risk of cardiovascular disease doubles with each increase of 20/10 mmHg, starting at 115/75 mmHg. It is important to know that midlife hypertension predisposes people to stroke later in life, so keeping blood pressure readings within optimal ranges is important at any age.

Standard Hormone Reference Ranges May be Antiquated

Conventional medicine tends to neglect the hormone imbalances that develop in both men and women as they grow older. The result is that aging people suffer a variety of miseries that are correctable and preventable if simple hormone adjustments are made.

Aging men, for instance, often suffer from excess production of insulin and estrogen, with simultaneous deficiencies of free testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The standard reference ranges for all four of these hormones are so wide that most men would fall into the so-called normal category. Standard reference ranges indicate that dangerously high insulin and estrogen levels are “normal” in older men (but so are heart attack, stroke, cancer, benign prostate enlargement, weight gain, type II diabetes, kidney impairment, and a host of other diseases that are associated with excess insulin and estrogen). The same standard reference ranges for free testosterone and DHEA show that very low levels are perfectly “normal” for aging men. It is no coincidence that aging men with low levels of testosterone and DHEA have high rates of depression, memory loss, atherosclerosis, senility, impotency, cholesterol, abdominal obesity, fatigue, and many other diseases related to low blood levels of testosterone and DHEA (Shippen E 2001; Tan RS et al 2001; Janowsky JS et al 2000; Barrett-Connor E et al 1999; Rabkin JG et al 1999; Schweiger U et al 1999; Seidman SN et al 1999; Shackman J 1999; Wright JV 1999; Gooren LJ 1998; Gelfand MM et al 1997; Phillips GB et al 1994; Tenover JS 1992).

Standard reference ranges have failed aging people because these reference ranges are adjusted to reflect age. Since it is normal for an aging person to have imbalances of critical hormones, standard laboratory reference ranges do not flag dangerously high levels of estrogen and insulin or deficient levels of testosterone, thyroid, and DHEA. The following table compares standard and optimal hormone and TSH blood reference ranges for 60-year-old men.

Hormone	Standard Reference Range	Life Extension’s Optimal Range
DHEA	42–290 µg/dL	500-640 µg/dL
Insulin (fasting)	6–27 µIU/mL	Under 5 µIU/mL
Free testosterone	6.6–18.1 pg/mL	15–22 pg/mL
Estradiol	<54 pg/mL	10–30 pg/mL
Thyroid stimulating hormone	0.35–5.50 mIU/mL	0.35 to 2.1 mIU/mL

Defying the Reference Ranges

Traditional medical thinking accepts that imbalances of life-sustaining hormones are normal in aging people. Traditional practitioners almost never test hormone levels because they think that nothing should be done to restore hormone profiles to youthful ranges. For more specific information on optimizing your hormone levels, turn to the following protocols: Male Hormone Modulation, Female Hormone Modulation, Thyroid Deficiency, and DHEA Replacement Therapy.

 

 

 

 

 

    Questions about the fad diets and supplements:

 

 

 

 

 

   HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?

 

 

 

 

 

 Does the HCG diet work — and is it safe?

Answer from the Mayo Clinic Website

from Jennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D.

Because the HCG diet combines injections or supplements of the HCG hormone along with severe calorie restriction, you may lose weight — at least for the short term. But it's the calorie restriction that causes the weight loss, not the HCG. In addition, the safety of HCG for weight loss is uncertain, and the hormone hasn't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for obesity or weight control.

HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced during pregnancy. As a prescription medication, HCG is used mainly to treat fertility issues.

Proponents of the HCG diet say that HCG can help you lose weight, burn fat and redistribute fat away from your buttocks and stomach. On the HCG diet, you either receive injections of HCG or take HCG supplements. The HCG diet also requires you to drastically cut your calorie intake, typically consuming just 500 to 800 calories a day — about one-fourth to one-half of the standard calorie recommendations. The HCG diet is typically offered through weight-loss clinics that say they will provide medical supervision.

Although researchers have studied the HCG diet for years, no high-quality studies have shown that the hormone itself helps weight loss. Following any very low calorie diet is likely to result in weight loss, regardless of taking HCG. And the HCG diet can have drawbacks. Severe calorie restriction can make it hard to meet all of your nutritional needs. And rapid weight loss can lead to gallstones. Also, HCG can cause side effects, including headache, fatigue, irritability and male breast enlargement. And be careful about buying HCG products on the Internet — they might not be what they say they are.

Once you stop the HCG diet, you're likely to regain any weight you lost. The key to permanent weight loss is developing healthy eating and exercise habits — not following fad diets.

Question

Vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss: Do they work?

Are vitamin B-12 injections helpful for weight loss?

Answer From the Mayo Clinic Website:

From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

There's no solid evidence that vitamin B-12 in any form — including vitamin B-12 injections — improves weight loss.

Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble B complex vitamin found naturally in a variety of foods, including meat, fish and dairy products. Vitamin B-12 can also be made commercially in a lab. Vitamin B-12 is added to some foods and is available as a dietary supplement in tablet form or as an injection. Vitamin B-12 is commonly prescribed to help treat pernicious anemia and B-12 deficiency.

Some weight-loss clinics offer vitamin B-12 injections as part of their weight-loss programs. Proponents of vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss say the shots give you more energy and boost your metabolism, helping you shed unwanted pounds. But unless you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency, vitamin B-12 injections aren't likely to give you an energy boost. Getting large amounts of vitamin B-12 through vitamin B-12 injections isn't likely to harm your health. But vitamin B-12 can interfere with the effectiveness of some medications, so if you receive vitamin B-12 injections, be sure to let your doctor know.

If you're hoping to lose weight, resist the lure of quick and easy solutions. What counts is a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy healthier foods and include physical activity in your daily routine. If you're worried about your vitamin B-12 level, talk to your doctor and consider eating more foods that are rich in vitamin B-12, rather than turning to vitamin B-12 injections.

The Cookie Diet: Can it help you lose weight?

What is the Cookie Diet? How does it work?

Answer From the Mayo Clinic Website:

From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

The original Cookie Diet was created in 1975 by Dr. Sanford Siegal to help his overweight patients lose weight. The Cookie Diet limits calories to no more than 1,000 a day, which come from six prepackaged cookies plus one meal, such as skinless chicken and steamed vegetables. The cookies are made and sold by Dr. Siegal's company and are said to contain a proprietary amino acid mixture that fights hunger.

If followed, a diet of less than 1,000 calories a day will likely lead to weight loss. But such a restricted diet can make it hard to meet all of your nutritional needs. In addition, it's difficult to stick with extreme diets such as the Cookie Diet. As a result, any lost pounds come right back once the diet stops.

The bottom line: To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, you need to make permanent and sustainable changes in your eating and exercise habits.

Phentermine: Can prescription medication help weight loss?

Is phentermine a good option for weight loss?

Answer From the Mayo Clinic Website

from Donald Hensrud, M.D.

Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an amphetamine-like prescription medication used to suppress appetite. It can help weight loss by decreasing your hunger or making you feel full longer. Phentermine may be recommended if you're significantly overweight — not if you want to lose just a few pounds. Phentermine is one of the most commonly prescribed weight-loss medications, but it does have some potentially serious drawbacks.

Because the clinical trials of phentermine were short and indicated a slight potential for abuse, phentermine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1959 only for short-term obesity treatment — about 12 weeks or less. Phentermine may be a way to kick-start your weight loss. But once you stop taking phentermine, you're likely to regain the weight you lost. That's why phentermine should be used as part of an overall weight-loss plan that includes healthy eating and regular exercise — you're more likely to maintain your weight loss over time if you don't rely solely on medications.

Phentermine side effects may include:

• Increased blood pressure
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Sleeplessness
• Nervousness
• Constipation

Don't take phentermine if you have certain medical conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma. Also don't take phentermine while taking other weight-loss medications.

In the past, phentermine was combined with fenfluramine — a combination known as fen-phen — for obesity treatment. But fenfluramine was removed from the market in the late 1990s because it was linked to serious heart and lung disorders.

Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?

Is hoodia an effective appetite suppressant?

Answer From the Mayo Clinic Website:

from Brent A. Bauer, M.D.

Although hoodia is marketed as an appetite suppressant that aids in weight loss, there's no solid evidence that hoodia is effective.

Hoodia — whose scientific name is Hoodia gordonii — is a succulent plant that grows in the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa. Interest in its use for possible appetite control and weight loss was piqued because of reports that native Africans use hoodia to reduce hunger during long hunts. However, there's no solid evidence from scientifically sound clinical trials that hoodia is an effective tool for weight loss.

Still, some dietary supplement manufacturers market products containing hoodia as a way to suppress appetite and aid in weight loss. Herbal and dietary supplements don't require approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before going on the market. But the FDA has warned some manufacturers of hoodia products to stop making unsubstantiated and misleading claims about weight loss. Evidence about the safety of hoodia is also lacking. And there have been past reports that products promoted and sold as hoodia supplements don't actually contain any hoodia.  

 

 

 

 

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