DH’s big gut is like a pregnant belly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you all for the help.

As for the term “beer belly” I imagine something squishy.

It is not squishy at all. You can actually see a very clear rounded top of it right underneath his chest and very clear rounded bottom around his hips. It is like a oval circle.
Literally like a pregnant belly. Hard, round, and sits right in front of him.

I don’t know if this is a medical condition, but it sounds insanely unattractive. And he is young! My 81 year old father only developed this in the last few years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op again

I am really concerned because it looks unnatural.
I am certain he has a weak core.
He does not exercise.

I do worry about him so much. He also has a very rounded shoulders and neck hump.

But when I mention these things… Instead of saying, he needs to go to the doctor, he’ll say how we don’t have money for a chiropractor, he needs a specialist, he doesn’t have time to exercise.
So I don’t say anything except the Internet. But I do worry very much.

He's not making his health (lousy posture, beer gut, sedentary lifestyle, no doc visit) a priority.

Even the basic health insurance has wellness check-ups covered.
There really isn't an excuse for him not to go see a GP (except he doesn't want you hear that he needs to make huge changes or else...).

[Anonymous]

OP had his body always been this shape? Or is this a new development?

My DH has this body type in his family. He described his dad in the exact terms you are using. DH has a 28/29 waist and slender muscular legs. He works out and eats fairly healthy which has helped keep it at bay but he does have a bit of a gut. My DS who is only 7 and eats like a bird, super wiry and muscular, but also has this round belly. I think it can be partially explained by genetics (but doesn’t sound like your DH takes care of himself).

[Anonymous]

OPs husband eats like garbage, does not engage in any physical activity, and does not take his health seriously. That’s the problem.

Work on one of those isolated at a time and add another and it’ll all turn itself around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP had his body always been this shape? Or is this a new development?

My DH has this body type in his family. He described his dad in the exact terms you are using. DH has a 28/29 waist and slender muscular legs. He works out and eats fairly healthy which has helped keep it at bay but he does have a bit of a gut. My DS who is only 7 and eats like a bird, super wiry and muscular, but also has this round belly. I think it can be partially explained by genetics (but doesn’t sound like your DH takes care of himself).

This is new the last 3-5 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you all for the help.

As for the term “beer belly” I imagine something squishy.

It is not squishy at all. You can actually see a very clear rounded top of it right underneath his chest and very clear rounded bottom around his hips. It is like a oval circle.
Literally like a pregnant belly. Hard, round, and sits right in front of him.

Google visceral fat / it’s the far that’s hard, not of course he should have a physical to make sure it’s not something beyond that (what to do about that is pretty clear / diet, exercise, reduce stress but these days a weight loss drug might be the answer if he can’t self motivate

[Anonymous]

How are his liver enzymes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP had his body always been this shape? Or is this a new development?

My DH has this body type in his family. He described his dad in the exact terms you are using. DH has a 28/29 waist and slender muscular legs. He works out and eats fairly healthy which has helped keep it at bay but he does have a bit of a gut. My DS who is only 7 and eats like a bird, super wiry and muscular, but also has this round belly. I think it can be partially explained by genetics (but doesn’t sound like your DH takes care of himself).

This is new the last 3-5 years.

OP start making doctor appointments for him. Start with his GP. Go to the appointment with him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He seriously needs to lose most of it, OP, otherwise your family is in for a world of pain - him with a heart attack, atherosclerosis, dementia, COPD, and you stuck with the caregiving.

Also at great risk for NAFLD, stroke and diabetes.

OP, have him checked for apnea and treat if found, it can have a big metabolic impact. Also get his T checked. He needs to cut way down on sugar, grains and processed foods.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24147-visceral-fat

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Beer belly. It’s a heart attack waiting to happen.

My husband has a stomach like this and doesn't drink at all.

Sigh. It’s an expression, dear.

It's not an expression sweetie, it's the reason why many men have a belly like the OP describes, because they drink way too much beer. Sigh!

[Anonymous]

A friend of mine had this and, no joke, it was the result of a brain tumor that wreaked havoc on his endocrine system. His cortisol levels were off the charts. It has been a difficult journey but he is recovering.

Please convince your husband to see a doctor for a physical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Beer belly. It’s a heart attack waiting to happen.

My husband has a stomach like this and doesn't drink at all.

Mine has it too and doesn’t drink. But he eats a ton of sugary foods including sodas and juices that I think is a contributing factor. And genetics as a pp mentioned. All the men in my DH’s family have it but they also eat unhealthy diets.

[Anonymous]

I would

-make sure he has life insurance

-make one appointment for a check up for him

-only cook healthy meals when you cook for the both of you

-be active and invite him with you to go for walks, hikes, and bike rides

But that's all you can do. He's an adult and you are not his mom. The rest is up to him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would

-make sure he has life insurance

-make one appointment for a check up for him

-only cook healthy meals when you cook for the both of you

-be active and invite him with you to go for walks, hikes, and bike rides

But that's all you can do. He's an adult and you are not his mom. The rest is up to him.

I second the life insurance

[Anonymous]

Could it be ascites? OP, look up images and read about risk factors. Even though we associate alcohol most strongly with liver damage, medications and very high carb diets can also cause enzymes to be elevated.