Why is it easier for men to lose weight than women?

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Many studies from scientists have shown that men's bodies have a structure and fat storage that helps them lose weight more easily than women. So what is the principle of the weight loss process and why do men lose weight easier than women, let's find out through the article below.

1. Research on weight loss process

A study of weight loss in men and women was performed on 2,200 overweight adults. Study subjects had a higher than normal weight (obesity) and slightly elevated blood sugar (prediabetes). The 8-week dual study followed an 800-calorie-per-day supplemental diet that consisted mainly of milkshakes, soups, low-calorie vegetables, and hot cereals. Research results show that men lose 16% more weight than women, specifically about 11kg in men and 9.9kg in women. In addition, about 35% of study participants had reduced blood sugar levels to normal and were not in the prediabetes category.
Scientists also show that low-calorie diets affect the bodies of men and women differently and they are not entirely positive. Accordingly, the weight loss process in women has the following characteristics:
Women who lose weight tend to lose more high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also known as good cholesterol; Decrease in bone density more, thereby increasing the risk of osteoporosis; Massive loss of muscle mass, slow metabolism and possibly slow weight loss; The type of fat that men lose during weight loss is also healthier than women. Research also proves that men often carry large amounts of fat in the middle part of the body - called visceral fat. When the body gets rid of visceral fat, it increases metabolism and burns more calories, which is considered a beneficial process when it comes to weight loss. In contrast, women tend to accumulate fat around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. This type of fat is called subcutaneous fat and they are important for the menstrual cycle and childbirth, but they do not have a major effect on metabolism when the body loses this type of fat.

2. Why is it easier for men to lose weight than women?

Why do men tend to lose weight faster than women? The answer is due to the difference in the body of men and women. Accordingly, men's bodies physiologically have the ability to burn fat faster, they have more lean muscle mass and a higher natural metabolic rate. Lean muscle mass consumes more calories, so a body with more muscle mass will burn more calories. This is one of the reasons women find it harder to lose weight than men.
Besides, men have a higher metabolism, they need to consume more calories to meet the resting metabolic rate - the requirements for the body to complete basic functions such as sleep, breathe...
With the same diet as the study above, men and women consumed the same amount of calories. Therefore, the results of the study are that men have a greater weight loss than women, which can be explained by the fact that the male body consumes more calories.
However, even when there is a disparity in weight loss in women and men, weight loss in overweight and obese women always brings positive results. The benefits of weight loss in these subjects always outweigh the negatives. Scientists also show that women who lose weight can limit the risk of lowering HDL - bad cholesterol during weight loss by exercising every day. Weight training exercises that are suitable for weight help maintain and raise the body's HDL - cholesterol levels, maintaining the firmness of the musculoskeletal system.

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Reference source: healthline.com