Is it just me or do women have a harder time losing weight than men?!
Question:
Is it just me or do women have a harder time losing weight than men?
i was just out with two other women, and two men. and it just made me realize that the men didn't seem to have any cravings for food, and tended to lose weight, whereas the women seem to always be the ones mentioning they're hungry and want something to eat.
A lot of guys say to me that they lose weight just like that. It's like they would forget to eat , while women, or at least speaking for myself, I am always thinking of what i want to eat next. (And putting it off because I know I just ate!)
Answers:
The reason men lose weight faster than women is due to their higher muscle mass which, as you may know, contributes to overall calorie burning. It is also due to estrogen which is responsible for increased fat storage around the hips and breasts.
As for the cravings, I'm not so sure about. Perhaps it's because women tend to be more emotional than men and many overweight people are emotional eaters. Just a hunch.