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

　　Meticulous editors have noticed that when men take weight loss seriously, their weight loss speed is simply astonishing. However, among those who are also losing weight, many women sweating profusely and shedding tears often find that their weight loss speed cannot keep up with men. Simple editors have always believed that this was just because men have a faster metabolism and more physical activity, so they lose weight faster. Later, after seeing a study conducted by a research team from the University of Aberdeen in the UK in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan, editors realized that the truth is not as simple as they thought. The study found that men lose weight faster than women mainly because the hormones that control appetite, physical activity, and energy consumption do not function identically in men and women.

　　For example, after exercise, a woman's ghrelin (gut hunger hormone) rises, while leptin (a hormone that suppresses appetite) decreases. Men, however, do not experience this hormonal fluctuation. This often leads women to eat more, making it easier for them to gain weight. Men, on the other hand, do not go through such hormonal fluctuations.

　　Although studies suggest that men are easier to lose weight than women, women should not be pessimistic. No matter how many innate advantages they have, hard work is still required. An obese man cannot simply sit around and expect to lose weight. The truth about losing weight is to move more and eat less!

　　For specific ways to lose weight, the editor recommends the following methods:

　　1. Pay attention to the dietary structure

　　Diet has a significant impact on body weight. To lose weight, one must start with diet, adjust the dietary structure, and adjust one's body to be like a thin person through diet. When eating, do not be picky and only favor meat. Eat more vegetables. Only by eating vegetables and meat together can you ensure sufficient nutrient intake. You can also eat more fruits, especially apples, which are great for weight loss. Additionally, pay attention to drinking water and adjust your dietary structure. With the right diet, weight loss can be more effective.

　　2. Engage in 30~60 minutes of exercise every day

　　Aerobic exercise is the most ideal type of exercise for burning fat. Engaging in moderate to low-intensity aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes can consume a large amount of fat to provide energy for the body. Therefore, to achieve good weight loss results, it is necessary to ensure that each aerobic exercise session lasts for more than 30 minutes, but not exceeding one hour. Improving the basic metabolic rate depends on exercise. Strength training can effectively exercise muscles, making them more elastic. Some people may think that the fat-burning effect of strength training is not ideal, so they only choose to do aerobic exercise. While burning fat is indeed not much during strength training, studies have shown that the body continues to consume calories for one or two hours after completing strength training. Additionally, strength training greatly increases a person's metabolic rate, helping to develop a leaner body type. Therefore, in addition to doing aerobic exercise, if you want to change from an easily fat-prone body type, you also need to combine strength training.

　　3. Strictly control daily calorie intake

　　Excessive calorie intake is a direct cause of obesity. To lose weight, one must strictly control diet and reduce calorie intake. Generally speaking, the human body needs at least 1200 calories per day to maintain basic metabolism. For women, consuming no more than 1500 calories per day can lead to weight loss. Therefore, during this period, you need to reasonably allocate the calories of your daily diet, eat well for breakfast, have a full lunch, and eat less for dinner.

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