The Symptoms

• Increase in body fat (notably, in the abdominal region)

• Loss of Muscle mass

• Reduction or Non-Existent Libido

• Problems getting an erection

• Difficulty Maintaining an Erection

• Mild Depression

• Decrease in Mental Acuity, Memory, or Fogginess

• Hot Flashes

• Decrease in Energy

• Non-Productive Workouts / Slower Recovery Time

• Irritability / Mood Swings

• Sleep Disturbances

• Loss of “Passion For Life”

• Night Sweats

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is a type of sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing (shallow or infrequent), which can last anywhere from 10 seconds to several minutes. It may occur up to 40 times/minute during sleep, causing oxygen deprivation.

• Sleep Apnea is one of the most serious undiagnosed conditions.

• It is abundant in people who are overweight, but not limited only to that population.

• The person with sleep apnea may not even realize that this is happening (although their partner may be VERY aware).

Controlling Sleep Apnea (GOAL-reduction in adipose fat while increasing lean body mass)

• Balancing hormones (Testosterone / Estradiol /Thyroid/Cortisol)

• Proper eating habits (what/when/portion control)

• Increasing exercise and activity

• Minimizing stress

• Quit Smoking

• Moderating use of Alcohol

• Abstaining from Drugs

• Using a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure to increase oxygen saturation).

• Surgery—to reduce soft tissue in nose and mouth