Weight Loss Program for Women vs. Weight Loss Program for Men

By Peter W.L. Owen

The chances are good that someone has told you before that a woman should be on a different diet plan. Your wife or husband might wake up one morning and challenge you on a diet contest to see who loses weight the quickest. The results of these contests are usually the same for everyone. The man loses more weight in a shorter time span. How is it possible if they both follow the same weight loss plan? Surely there is a simple reason for all of this. Are men just that lucky? Take a look at some of the reasons why men always win.

They Don't Crave for the Same Food

You probably know that women are more obsessed with having a packet of chips when they're in desperate need of a snack. Men tend to wait for dinner, because they've been waiting for that roast beef all day long. Meat is full of proteins and things such as chips are full of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have the tendency to change into fat if you don't have a good workout in the gym. Protein does not have that effect of your body.

Men Have Bigger Biceps

The fact is obvious that in general men are more muscular than women. They have more testosterone in their bodies which helps in muscle growth. It also helps with burning fat faster to keep the balance between fat and muscle. Women can however change their body fat percentage by doing weight lifting.

Women tend to focus more on cardiovascular exercises and thinks that weight lifting is just for men. The truth is that a combination of weight training and cardiovascular exercises are the best weight loss program for women.

It's Time for the Husband to Help Out in the Kitchen

You might think that in these modern times men have started to cook for there families. Men usually get home from a hard day's work and just want to relax. His wife is the one who prepares the food in the kitchen. She is completely surrounded by all of nature's temptations.

She finds herself tasting the food more often then is needed to. The man on the other hand only eats after the food has been served. The woman probably doesn't realize how much it all adds up to.

What is the Conclusion Then?

Men and women should have the same weight loss plan. If you think about it, will you be able to cook differently for two people every night? You will be burned out be the third evening and never manage to finish the diet. Both of you should do as much research as possible and set your minds on a program which will be fun and exciting.

When you've decided on a specific diet you should consult a fitness trainer who can help you with shaping your body. Encourage each other all the time instead of trying to beat the other. There are lots of programs out there which are specifically for men or women. I believe that you should follow the same plan. It will be better for both of you. - 29951

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