Usually, it is observed that when embarking on a weight loss regimen, men tend to lose weight faster than women who have started on the same day. Women are often perplexed at how this happens. In fact, it is true that men lose weight quickly. It is a biologically proven fact, and men genetically have the capacity to shed kilos faster as compared to woman. Let us try to understand this phenomenon a little better and come out with strategies that could help women in their weight loss endeavors.
What Makes Men Lose Weight Quicker Than Women?
Naturally, there are some factors which help men lose weight quicker than women. Broadly, it can be attributed to two aspects, which are:
- Body Composition: Men do have an advantage over women when it comes to body composition and metabolism. Men are built taller, stronger, and bigger than their female counterparts. The higher levels of growth hormones and testosterone in men equip them to lose their extra weight faster as compared to women. Men are biologically shaped in the way that their body mass and muscles assist them to lose extra weight. All they need is a little manual work, apart from the regular stuff, and lo and behold, their weight comes tumbling down!
- Active Adam: Another good reason is that men are relatively more active than women. They move around a lot and burn more calories than women usually burn on an average. Even at rest, "adams" burn more calories than "eves" do. The type of work done by men is relatively tougher than what women normally do. Even a person who may not indulge in manual work is more active at times compared to his office-going spouse, by helping her move and shift things at home.
Other Reasons That Work in Men's Favor
Apart from their biological advantages, the way men approach weight loss goals helps them lose weight faster.
- Craving for Sweets: Men, unlike their counterpart, do not crave for sweets like chocolates. Recent study proves that women actually go crazy for sweets while men shift their interest towards meat. In a way, man's dieting habits do not add to his fat. He prefers taking protein which helps him build his muscles rather than accumulate fat.
- Lifting Heavy: When a man goes to the gym, he wants to look impressive and his aim includes strengthening muscles. However, women shy away from heavy weights, as they fear losing their feminine beauty and are worried if they will look rough and tough. In fact, much of that is changing. Experts do recommend that women should deal in the same way as men approach their weight loss goals.
- Spending Time on Self: Men are more focused than women, and once they have decided on something, they will not rest until they have achieved it. Excuses find less place in a man's agenda than women's. Having said that, women these days have too much of responsibility on their shoulders that even if they do want to, they may not find time for themselves. While a man is able to reschedule and can quickly get into the job, women need to reshuffle a lot of things to get that gym time. However, prioritizing their goals and delegating certain household tasks to others will help.
- Better Anger Management: Often guys don't hesitate in letting their anger out on to their juniors. Well, if they are fired by their bosses, they let it out at home! Although this behavior may not benefit others, it does benefit them. Women normally tend to keep it to themselves, add it to their weight, sitting and pondering over. Thus, stress factor is an obvious issue in weight loss. You ought to know how to keep off from all these worries and pressures. Apart from this, men take issues lightly and bother less, and this is true with most men. They don't feel depressed easily or mull over problems.
- Food at the Right Time: Men tend to stick to a scheduled meal time. Wherever they are, they make sure that they have meals at the scheduled time. Women find it difficult to stick to scheduled meal times. Their logic may go like this, "after finishing work," "little later," "why hurry," "not actually hungry," "after this TV program," etc. Men seldom bring out such excuses to skip meals. When a man is hungry, he gotta eat!
- No Foregoing on Favorite Foods: All men have this fascinating attitude. They don't really suppress their craving for their favorite foods. They may cut down on the portion size, but never forego it. Tragically, women when on a weight-loss regimen, suppress their craving for their favorite foods so fiercely, that they end up feasting on them!
So, women.... don't cry! If you are firm on your weight loss goals, you can touch them. Only 20% is out of your hands (the physiology part), 80% is still in your hands!
