The problem is the government trying to force their typical “one size fits all/lowest common denominator” solution on the American people. We are all built different. I’m 52 years old and weigh only five pounds more than I did when I was 21. My wife shudders when I wear clothes that are 25 years old, but the reason I do is “because I can.” But I don’t expect everyone to be able to do that.
One of the keys is to adapt as you age. I sure don’t live with the same lifestyle as I did when I was 21. Because of cholesterol issues, I gave up cheese and sausage, and eat lots of cholesterol friendly foods. I follow a fairly rigorous physical training regimen focusing on weight training.
In other words, I take care of myself because it’s nobody’s job to do that but mine. I know my body much better than a government bureaucrat ever could.
>>I follow a fairly rigorous physical training regimen focusing on weight training.<<
You got it.
Also, you’re a man. Men are simply able to metabolize better.
God built you to run, God built us to squat over a field and breed.