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Sleep Apnea and Excess Weight

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and various health complications. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing sleep apnea.

At Harvey Brooker Weight Loss for Men we have helped thousands of Toronto men lose weight long-term and improve their sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): OSA is the most common form of sleep apnea and occurs when the muscles in the throat relax during sleep, causing the airway to become partially or completely blocked. Obesity can contribute to OSA by increasing the amount of fatty tissue in the throat and neck, which can narrow the airway and make it more susceptible to collapse.

Common Issues Associated with Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea related to obesity can lead to a range of difficulties and health complications, including:

Excessive daytime sleepiness: Poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, making it difficult to stay alert and focused during the day.
Hypertension: Sleep apnea can contribute to the development of high blood pressure, as repeated episodes of low oxygen levels during sleep can cause blood vessels to constrict.
Cardiovascular issues: Sleep apnea has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart arrhythmias, due to the stress placed on the cardiovascular system by disrupted breathing patterns during sleep.
Type 2 diabetes: Sleep apnea can increase insulin resistance, leading to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Cognitive and mood disturbances: Poor sleep quality can negatively impact cognitive function, memory, and mood, leading to problems with concentration, forgetfulness, and irritability.

Sleep Apnea in Men

Men with obesity-related sleep apnea may face unique challenges and concerns, such as:

Higher prevalence: Men are more likely to be affected by sleep apnea than women, particularly those with obesity, which can further increase the risk.
Snoring: Men with sleep apnea are more likely to snore loudly, which can disrupt the sleep of their partners and contribute to relationship difficulties.
Hormonal imbalances: Sleep apnea can lead to reduced testosterone levels in men, which can negatively affect libido, mood, and energy levels.
Reluctance to seek help: Men may be less likely to seek medical help for sleep issues, delaying the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and potentially exacerbating related health complications.

How We Support Men With Sleep Apnea in Toronto

Many of our members suffer from sleep apnea and are forced to sleep with a CPAP machine. This can be extremely frustrating for them and their partners. Losing weight and adopting a healthy lifestyle can drastically improve this condition.

Personalized Support: We offer both online and in-person weight loss support, as well as group and personal coaching. No matter the format, our members receive the motivation, support and guidance they need to succeed.

Unique Eating Plan: Our easy-to-follow 20/20 Healthy Eating Plan™ is tailored just for men and it uses a calculated unit system that will help you understand portion control and make better eating choices without going hungry. Everything can be purchased at your local supermarket.

Accountability: Our program helps members stay on track through regular check-ins and support.

Proven Success: We have helped thousands of men regain their health since 1985. Take a look at our Google reviews!

Attend a free meeting and see why our program has provided consistent and lasting success for our members.

If You Could Do It Alone, You Would Have Done It Already.

Toronto Men Who Have Lost Weight with Us

					It works!! You need the guidance and support to make it all happen. Learn how to balance your food with the 20/20 plan, you won't be hungry. I'm back on the tennis courts, golf course and walking 5K. I'm HAPPY again!! If you could do it alone, you would have done it already. At minimum, come meet the gang and decide for yourself.
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P Santoriello
31/08/2024
					I make a 2 hr drive, all the way from Collingwood to Toronto to attend the Tuesday evening Harvey Brooker meetings. People have asked me “ is nothing closer to you? “ I tell them the Harvey Brooker program teaches a one of a kind healthy eating lifestyle that is specifically designed just for men, and that it has one of the highest levels of one percenters ie. men who have maintained their weight loss long term. I tell them it’s highly motivating to see a number of men attending the meetings who were once overweight but clearly aren’t anymore. And the best part is once you reach your goal weight and become a maintainer the program is free so long as you keep maintaining your weight. This makes it one of the cheapest programs available. I’m hoping to reach my high school weight of 170 within a year, and I’m half way there already! I lost 25 lbs in my first 4 months on the program.
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Peter Corlett
31/08/2024
					My experience at Harvey Brooker has changed my life for the better. I have been with the program for 6 months and reached my target weight after losing 22lbs. When I joined I had been steadily gaining weight and felt terrible. Worse than that I could see myself continuing on that path which was leading to more serious health issues and frankly a shorter life. For me, it was important to take a step towards getting my weight back down to where it should be and more importantly teaching myself new and healthier habits and mindset towards eating. In the six months I can say that with the support of Noah and the team and the other members I have done that. Attending the meetings either in person or online go a long way to staying accountable and also help with emotional support to get you through the lows and the highs. I would highly recommend this program and have already referred friends to take control of their relationship with food and weight.
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George Agnew
29/08/2024
					I used eight diets over 40-some years. Lost weight on all, then gained it all back. This is not a "diet"; it is a lifestyle change. At Harvey Brooker I lost 52 pounds and kept it off. Lots of clothes went to Good Will. You need to be honest with yourself. If you are looking for a quick fix just to get back to poor eating habits, don't waste your time.
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Bern Grush
29/08/2024
					Once my husband joined Harvey Brooker, we were in it together! From January until August 2019, between him, our son (who started on our eating habits in May) and myself we lost 125 pounds - practically a person in weight! The program provided, if you stick to it, is easy to adjust to. For example, I switched from about 4 coffee double-doubles per day to black green tea. Imagine how much sugar that is out of your diet in a week (at least a cup and a half). COVID did a number on my husband and I, but our son has maintained his weight loss and my husband is back in the program, well on his way to his pre-COVID weight. I would recommend this program to any man who wants to lose weight. The groups are supportive of each other and the men who share their stories are inspiring.
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Trish Waters
28/08/2024
					I began my weight loss journey at the beginning of July. So far I am down 25lbs and counting! This has been a lifestyle change rather than a diet. It’s wholesome, sustainable and easy to follow. I highly recommend this program to any man who wants to lose some unhealthy body weight. Thank you Noah and HB Team!
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Glenn Reid
28/08/2024
					My son and I joined the Harvey Brooker program on July 11, 2023 and to date each of us has lost over 25 lbs each. The group meetings are very positive and Noah has helped watch that my son has attended the weekly meetings online since returning to University away from home. I can say if you follow the program you will definitely lose at least 2 pounds per weak…..that is without any exercise……put in some exercise and that goes up to 4 to 5 lbs per week. Save your life or Join up with a loved one and save 2 lives…..If you could have done it alone….you would have done it already…….. March 3rd update. Thought I should add an update to my last post. My son, Andy, and I have now lost 38 and 48 lbs respectively. Success cannot be bought it can only be rented and the rent is due everyday….Harvey Brooker’s team helps you to pay that rent. 21 August 2024 update. Well Google only allows 1 review per person so I will just keep adding to it. I hit my maintenance weight of 150lbs awhile back that is a loss of 41 lbs and Andy is now at 188lbs a 67 lbs loss and is addicted to the gym and is squatting and deadlifting 350 lbs. If you are reading this you must be thinking about it…so take the next step.
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Grant and Joyce Hayward
22/08/2024
					I have been attending meetings since 2019 and being with a group of guys with the same destination is why its so successful. We make friends, tell jokes and learn how to be consistent with our eating and in the endgame...our lives. We are what we eat. At Brooker we learn alter that for the better. As Harvey said " If you could do it alone, you would of done it already"
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Jeff Waters
06/08/2024