Kidney Disease and Excess Weight
Kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing kidney disease due to increased pressure on the kidneys and the development of other obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.
At Harvey Brooker Weight Loss for Men we have helped thousands of Toronto men lose weight long-term and improve illnesses like kidney disease.
Types of Kidney Disease
Obesity can contribute to the development of various types of kidney disease, including:
- Glomerulopathy: Obesity can lead to glomerulopathy, a condition in which the glomeruli (the small filtering units of the kidneys) become damaged and scarred, impairing kidney function.
- Diabetic nephropathy: Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, which can cause diabetic nephropathy, a progressive kidney disease characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the kidneys.
- Hypertensive nephrosclerosis: Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertension, which can cause hypertensive nephrosclerosis, a condition marked by damage to the blood vessels in the kidneys due to high blood pressure.
Common Issues Associated with Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can lead to various challenges and complications, including:
- Reduced kidney function: As kidney disease progresses, the kidneys become less efficient at filtering waste and excess fluids from the body, leading to a build-up of harmful substances in the blood.
- Fluid retention: Damaged kidneys may struggle to remove excess fluid from the body, causing swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
Anemia: Kidney disease can impair the production of red blood cells, leading to anemia and associated symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.
- Cardiovascular complications: Kidney disease can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, as the kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health.
Kidney Disease in Men
Men with kidney disease may face unique challenges and concerns, such as:
- Higher prevalence: Men have a higher prevalence of obesity-related kidney disease compared to women, due to differences in body composition and hormonal factors.
- Delayed diagnosis: Men may be less likely to seek medical help for symptoms related to kidney disease, potentially delaying the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
- Lifestyle factors: Men may be more prone to adopting unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor diet and alcohol consumption, which can contribute to obesity and increase the risk of kidney disease.
How We Support Men With Kidney Disease in Toronto
Losing weight can have a significant impact on improving kidney disease as it can reduce pressure on the kidneys, improve blood pressure control, manage blood sugar levels and enhance overall health. We provide professional help through several different methods:
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
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I don't normally review things, but I gotta give 5 stars to the Brooker program. I joined in 2015 and lost 160 lbs thanks to their fantastic approach to helping... read more me understand my relationship with food. I saw lots of other guys during my weight loss who were able to go off their diabetes medication, and honestly, it just works. If you've tried other programs (as I had and gained the weight right back), I urge you to check Brooker out and see what they're all about. The people there are fantastic and they help motivate you on your journey. Thanks to the program, I was able to get off my CPAP machine and my family is very happy to have their husband/dad still around. <3 <3 <3
Foreshots Photography
April 11, 2024
Anyone who has any doubt about joining, remove it. After a year of trying on my own, I finally admitted I couldn't do it alone and needed help. ... read more After attending a free seminar, I decided to join. I've met some great people and I'm on the road to weight loss - what's more - a path to a healthier, happier life.
Blake H
November 11, 2023
A comunity of individuals who are dedicated to a lifestyle and helping others in the program.
Len Perera
August 11, 2024
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I joined the Harvey program last fall. It's not a trendy diet thing, it's a bunch of guys getting together to deal with a common issue. The leaders... read more / speakers are all program members, and the success stories are very inspiring! It's the first time I've actually been able to change my lifestyle in a healthier direction that I can maintain. There's no hype or 'get skinny quick' nonsense here, it's the opposite of that. I'm down 25 lbs and I'm not done yet. It's a journey, with ups and downs 'cuz we're all human, but this has been a game-changer for me. Excellent, supportive group of guys to help you deal with weight issues. Highly recommend. "If you could do it alone, you would have done it already."
North GTA
March 11, 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... read more 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.
Peter Corlett
September 11, 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... read more 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.
Bern Grush
September 11, 2024
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I lost 50lbs and have kept it off for a while now, and am 100% sure they won’t creep back in. Why? It’s not a diet, it’s a permanent... read more lifestyle change. Once I got that through my fat head, it all clicked. It’s proven, balanced, logical, flexible, so damn smart. Speaking exclusively for myself (not for this product), I stopped 3 med prescriptions along the way, sleep way better, never have heartburn, dropped 2 sizes and love my clothes again. Is it cheap? No, nothing of real value is. Was it worth it? Hell ya. The only losers are MacDonald’s, Tim’s, Pizza Pizza and the Beer Store. Harvey was a genius, and I’m so grateful for the existence of this program.
Andy Frank
July 11, 2024
I joined Harvey Brooker 6 years ago and have maintained my loss for 5 years. Quite simply, this program changed my life. I recommend it for any man who needs... read more to lose weight and - most importantly - maintain their loss. The physical and psychological benefits have been incredible. My only regret is not having done it sooner!
erez blumberger
November 11, 2023
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... read more 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.
Grant and Joyce Hayward
September 11, 2024
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Joining Harvey Brooker has been a life-changing decision for me. I had given up on losing weight and lost all hope until a friend introduced me to it. Keeping an... read more open mind and coming to the free introductory class was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I’m 5 months in and have lost 30 pounds already and on my way to shed the rest. I feel way more energetic already and have gotten compliments from friends and co-workers alike. There are no magic pills, fad diets or ingenious hacks involved - the value of Harvey Brooker lies in the one-of-a-kind emotional support and communal feel it offers. If you’re on the fence about it, I would highly recommend that you take the leap and take charge of your health. If you could do it alone, you would have done it already!
Krish Mehra
April 11, 2024
Helped me break 30 years of bad eating habits. I'm eating healthy and exercising properly through the "plan" with help from weekly coaching. Lost 30 lbs and I'm progressing nicely... read more towards my target weight.
Michael May
April 11, 2024
A husky boy. That's what I was used to hearing while I was growing up particularly at the clothing store. That didn't make me feel great. Life... read more goes on...with a tinge of self confidence kicking me in the teeth. Then I got fat. Enough was enough. I was fit but I was fat, carrying about 40 more pounds than I should have. Yes, I tried to do it alone. Did not work. I joined Harvey Brooker and learned that there is a way to a weight that was healthy. Did it take discipline? Yes. Did it take education? Yes. Did it take support? Yes. Does it take work? Yes. Is there a magic pill? NO, well sort of - and it is called the Harvey Brooker 20/20 Weight Loss Program for Men. If you are reading this and need the most logical, supportive & cost effective approach to getting healthy for yourself, then really, this is the place and program to consider. With thanks, Rick Mamros
Rick Mamros
April 11, 2024
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It works!
Jonathan Hines
March 11, 2024
For me, Harvey Brooker Weight Loss for Men is the only program that is designed to train you to keep the weight off after you have lost it. Many weight... read more loss programs help you shed the pounds. HB helps you achieve this too, but goes much further. It teaches and conditions you to change your relationship with food in a healthy way. The program is either zoom or in person based, is rich with health information and recipes. Most importantly, it is a supportive and safe environment. I enjoy attending the weekly "Power Hour".
John Becevello
April 11, 2024
This program saved my life. The Harvey Brooker program is a common sense, no nonsense, no gimmicks program for men only where we meet once a week to hear educational... read more information and a motivational talk, and hear stories from other men who've lost lots of weight. Some guys there have lost over a hundred pounds just by following the program, which is basically a food plan, coupled with the motivational guidance and support you get each week. I can’t say enough about how much I’ve learned and changed my life.
Michael Y
April 11, 2024
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