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Do men need to worry about their waistline?
One in three men say they are concerned about the effect alcohol is having on their waistline – not to mention their wallet.
Men are worried that drinking too much alcohol will lead to them piling on the pounds, according to a new survey for the Know Your Limits campaign.
The statistics suggest that watching the waistline is no longer only associated with women, with more than 35 per cent of men in the East Midlands claiming they would reduce their drinking to cut down on the number of calories they consume.
Saving money was also a big incentive for drinking less, with 41 per cent saying they would cut back to save cash.
Also, nearly one in four men are worried about getting a beer belly and one in five are worried their drinking will lead to 'man boobs'.
But when the Evening Telegraph went out to speak to men drinking at a pub in Kettering we found they were not as bothered as those who had been surveyed.
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Ben James, 19, from Naseby Road, Kettering, said: "I know about the health risks but I box and I train and I'm joining the army.
"I keep my fitness up and I feel great. Having a beer belly wouldn't stop me drinking, it would just make me work harder in the gym."
Joe Dunn, 43, from Princes Street, Kettering, said: "I work night shifts and I like to go out and have a drink.
"I've got a bit of a beer belly. I'm thinking about getting a bit fitter and cutting out the cigarettes."
Tony Robbs, who is on the organising committee of Kettering Beer Festival, said: "It's like everything else – all things in moderation are not too bad for you.
"If you go over the top things become a problem. A little of what you fancy does you good."
The NHS recommends men do not regularly drink more than three to four units a day – equivalent to less than two pints of normal strength beer. The YouGov survey revealed 31 per cent of East Midlands men are worried booze is risking their long-term health, and 24 per cent already feel it is affecting their general health and wellbeing.
Director of public health for NHS East Midlands David Walker said: "Many of us like to have the occasional drink.
"But whether it's a few drinks after work, a couple of glasses with dinner, or a few cans in front of the TV, research shows there's a proven link between regular drinking and up to 60 different medical conditions.
"It is good to see that men are looking at their alcohol intake and are considering cutting down not only for the sake of their appearance but also for their long-term health."
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