SORRY LADIES. It really is harder for women to lose weight. A recent article in Washington post explains it beautifully. I know youve got shit to do, so I summarised it for you lovely folk - wapo.st/1oM921l KEEP IN MIND But don’t be misled, this doesn’t mean that guys have it easy. Losing weight is not simply a matter of burning more calories than you consume. It’s kinda more complicated than that… for both genders. Biology: 1. Men tend to have more muscle than women, and because muscle burns more calories than fat, men tend to have a faster metabolism, too — around 3-10% higher than women. Workouts: 2. At the gym, women worry about bulking up and so tend to avoid lifting heavy weights that boosts muscle composition and metabolic rate. Hormones: 3. The “I’m hungry” hormone in women (Grehlin)— spikes after a workout while the ‘I’m full!’ hormone (Leptin)— plummets. So post-workout, women tend to eat more. Men don’t experience this same hormonal fluctuation. Portion distortion 4. Many women gain weight as soon as they get into a relationship with men because they start eating as much and as often as their male partners. Emotions 5. Women are more commonly emotional eaters than men. Shame quickly floods in as food wrappers pile up. And we all know how important it is to stay in the right state of mind to lose weight. Extreme measures 6. More women take extreme measures to get back on track, with tactics such as juice cleanses, skipping meals or extreme dieting — not the most sustainable methods. Most but not all men tend to just try to get back on track with the original plan, or build in a little more exercise. WHY, WOMEN, WHY? Researchers speculate that this is the female body’s natural way of fighting energy deficits in order to preserve fertility. When women aren’t getting enough, periods stop and fertility is decreased. WHAT TO DO? Biology doesnt help but lifestyle choices are powerful. ● Start strength training. ● Put tempting foods out of sight, out of mind. ● Keep a journal. This can help keep your emotions and food/exercise in check ● Personalize your portions. If you’re a woman eating with a man, customize your portions to suit your body’s needs – not his. ● Halt bad eating habits. Ask yourself, “Am I’m emotional right now? Sleep. Compromising sleep will cause your appetite and hunger hormones to get out of whack and prompt you to overeat. ● Meditate. Get in touch with feelings and adjust to stresses ● Plan ahead. ● Don’t get too hungry. If you’re too hungry, you’re more likely to cave to cues and triggers that cause you to overeat.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:30 +0000
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