{"id":20496,"date":"2021-04-01T15:36:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T15:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=20496"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Harder For Women To Lose Weight: Debunking Common Myths And Misconceptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Women_And_Weight\" >Women And Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Weight_Loss_In_Women\" >Weight Loss In Women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Less_Lean_Muscle_Tissue\" >Less Lean Muscle Tissue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Slower_Metabolism\" >Slower Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Menopause\" >Menopause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\" >Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#The_Best_Way_To_Lose_Weight_For_Women\" >The Best Way To Lose Weight For Women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Practicing_Healthy_Eating\" >Practicing Healthy Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Doing_Resistance_Or_Weight_Exercises\" >Doing Resistance Or Weight Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#Focus_On_Long-Term_Weight_Loss\" >Focus On Long-Term Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is indisputable that weight loss is a challenging journey. However, it seems that it tends to take a toll more on women. You may realize that a woman and her spouse may start a weight loss journey together. However, the scale of the woman may take longer than the man&#8217;s to budge. It can be demoralizing, and at times, it can make you raise the white flag. The question is, is it harder for women to lose weight? Or is it just a myth? Let us find out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it harder for women to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-for-women-over-30\/\">lose weight<\/a>? This is a question that most women on the verge of giving up want to know. It is not fair, and it is also not motivating to any woman who&#8217;s starting a weight loss program. In this article, we will be discussing the weight loss concept in women. We will also explain if and why it is harder for women to shed pounds and recommend various practices that can help you drop pounds quickly and perhaps at the same rates as men.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_And_Weight\"><\/span><b>Women And Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like men, different reasons push women to take measures to drop pounds. In most cases, women want to shed pounds to maintain an ideal or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-should-a-60-year-old-woman-eat-to-lose-weight\/\">healthy weight<\/a>. Achieving a healthy weight is critical as it helps you prevent health-related illnesses, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/weightcontrol.html#:~:text=Achieving%20a%20healthy%20weight%20can,diabetes%2C%20arthritis%20and%20some%20cancers.&amp;text=Eating%20extra%20calories%20within%20a,can%20help%20to%20add%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no standard normal weight for women or men in that case. It is because many different factors come into play and affect your average weight. These include your muscle-fat ratio, age, sex, body fat distribution, height, and body shape (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to determine your ideal weight is by calculating it. There are different ways you can do this. These include calculating your body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage, or waist-to-height ratio (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, an American woman aged 20 years tends to weigh roughly 170.6 pounds. She also tends to be 5 feet and 3.7 inches tall, with a waist measure of 38.2 inches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321003\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Understanding these measurements is vital as it directs your weight loss goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, in women, a waist measurement of 35 inches and below is considered healthy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). From the above measures, the waist measurement is 38.2 inches. You can set a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-foods-to-avoid-to-lose-weight\/\">weight loss<\/a> goal of reducing your waist size to 35 inches by looking at this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/latest-diet-trends\/\">Latest Diet Trends For Weight Loss<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_In_Women\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31960 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"is it harder to lose weight for women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWeight Loss In Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems pretty unfair that despite women&#8217;s efforts to shed pounds, it takes pretty long to see the results. Contrary to popular belief, it is no myth that women take a longer time than men to shed pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is even more challenging for post-menopausal women to lose weight compared to ladies in other age groups. According to Medical News Today, this is because they tend to have a slower metabolism and less muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/249585\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, the fact remains that keeping off excess weight is more challenging for women than men. There are a handful of reasons why this is the case. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_Lean_Muscle_Tissue\"><\/span><b>Less Lean Muscle Tissue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men tend to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-split-workout\/\">lose weight faster<\/a> than women because they have more lean muscle tissue. Muscle mass affects your metabolic rate. According to Medical News Today, muscle mass has a higher metabolic rate than fat. It means that muscle mass needs more energy for preservation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Due to this, men tend to burn more calories than women, even when resting (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/do-men-lose-weight-faster-than-women#1\">3<\/a>).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is it harder for women to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slower_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Slower Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your metabolism slows down as you celebrate more birthdays. Even with this in play, men tend to have a higher metabolism than women. Several factors explain why women suffer from a slow metabolism. These include less muscle mass and their sex. Men generally tend to have more muscle mass which increases their basal metabolic rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/slow-metabolism\/faq-20058480\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menopause\"><\/span><b>Menopause<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women going through menopause may also find it challenging to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/\">lose weight<\/a> than men in the same age bracket. During menopause and perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), women tend to gain extra body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325386#menopause-and-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight gain is linked to several things, one of them being the drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. Its low levels do not directly cause weight gain. However, it does contribute to increased abdominal and body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325386#menopause-and-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight gain in menopause is also linked to normal aging processes and poor lifestyle habits. Medical News Today acknowledges that most menopausal women tend to become less active, which, as a result, reduces their metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325386#menopause-and-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS\"><\/span><b>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS is a hormonal disorder in women that leads to female infertility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/pcos.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although it affects females in their childbearing age, it may extend and continue for years. Women with PCOS tend to carry extra weight, which is why it may be harder for them to lose it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This weight is not only challenging to lose but is also linked to increased diabetes risk, heart disease risk, and metabolic syndrome issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326560\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is believed that losing 5% of your body fat can help in relieving PCOS symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/\">How To Lose Weight With PCOS: 5 Easy Dietary Tweaks<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Way_To_Lose_Weight_For_Women\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38938 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calorie tracker\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe Best Way To Lose Weight For Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By looking at these reasons, it seems that fat loss for women is tricky and challenging. However, it does not mean that it is impossible. Despite these challenges, there are several practices women can adopt to help shed pounds and maintain a healthy weight. They are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practicing_Healthy_Eating\"><\/span><b>Practicing Healthy Eating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, every other article on weight loss emphasizes healthy eating if you want to lose pounds. The thing is, though, most people tend to interpret this concept as they wish to fit their eating pattern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some people believe healthy eating means eating more fruits and vegetables. Others may think healthy eating means consuming foods without refined carbohydrates or sugars. Similarly, others may define healthy eating as consuming the required daily calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With such different healthy eating perceptions, it is not surprising that women have trouble losing extra weight. To shed pounds, you need to understand that healthy eating focuses on consuming a healthful diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30527 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3945-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is it harder for women to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3945.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3945-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3945.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3945.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nMedical News Today defines a healthful diet as an eating pattern that emphasizes the consumption of nutritious and less calorie-dense foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/best-diet-for-women#What-is-a-healthful-diet?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In most cases, such a diet will include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/best-diet-for-women#What-is-a-healthful-diet?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein foods, especially lean protein, nuts, seeds, and soy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes like peas\u00a0and beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats like olive oil, fatty fish, and avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsweetened dairy products like cheese, yogurt, or milk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such diets for women may help in either boosting metabolism or triggering fat loss. Sit down with your dietitian or nutritionist if you are considering starting a weight loss dietary program. They will advise you on the best dietary program, especially if you have health conditions like PCOS or diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30408 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3938-1024x576.png\" alt=\"workouts for women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3938.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3938-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3938.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3938.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doing_Resistance_Or_Weight_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Doing Resistance Or Weight Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, muscle mass can boost your metabolism and increase the number of calories your body burns, even at rest. So, women must target getting more muscle mass. One of the best exercises to help achieve this is resistance or weight training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that the rate at which you grow muscle depends on various factors. These include your genetics, certain hormones, and body shape (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319151\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, if you have a mesomorphic body shape, you might build muscle faster as your body shape is muscular. However, if you are an ectomorph, you will likely take longer as you have a straight frame (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319151\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is vital to seek a fitness trainer&#8217;s help if you are considering starting a resistance training program. There are different types of strength training activities that you can perform to build muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include lifting free weights, doing resistance band activities, exercising with stationary weight machines, and doing bodyweight activities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319151\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your trainer will recommend the best resistance program depending on your fitness and activity levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_On_Long-Term_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Focus On Long-Term Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no secret that most women want to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-15-pounds-in-4-weeks\/\">drop pounds<\/a> in days. However, healthy weight loss does not account for such rapid weight changes. With fat loss, you need to be patient. Most women tend to blame themselves for small changes on the scale months after starting a weight loss program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berating yourself does you no good. Instead, it only triggers self-sabotage and demotivates you into quitting. Experts recommend trying and getting the right mindset if you want to fight female weight gain for the long haul (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/weight-loss-wars-men-vs-women#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not mean that the journey will be entirely smooth when you have the right mindset and are patient. Of course, there will be some disappointments, especially if you have set unrealistic goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you will always be motivated to stay on track for successful and long-term weight management. Go back to the drawing board and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-to-lose-weight-in-10-days\/\">evaluate your goals<\/a>. We are all different, and the rate at which you shed pounds is different than that of your friend or spouse. Set realistic goals that will help you stay on track for the long haul.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it harder for women to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-on-a-budget\/\">lose weight<\/a>? The answer is yes. Women may find it challenging to shed pounds for several reasons. These include having less lean muscle tissue, a slower metabolism, PCOS, and menopause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while this is the case, various practices can lead you to successful and long-term weight loss. These include healthy eating, doing resistance training workouts, and focusing on long-term success. Such practices will help you tailor your programs to help you maintain a healthy weight.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_It_Harder_For_Women_To_Lose_Weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing Your Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325386#menopause-and-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best ways to lose weight during menopause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/do-men-lose-weight-faster-than-women#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much should I weigh for my height and age?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319151\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to build muscle with exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to increase your metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/slow-metabolism\/faq-20058480\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a slow metabolism the reason I\u2019m overweight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/249585\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Weight Loss Extremely Hard For Post-Menopausal Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/pcos.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/weightcontrol.html#:~:text=Achieving%20a%20healthy%20weight%20can,diabetes%2C%20arthritis%20and%20some%20cancers.&amp;text=Eating%20extra%20calories%20within%20a,can%20help%20to%20add%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/weight-loss-wars-men-vs-women#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight-Loss Wars: Men vs. Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326560\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the best natural treatments for PCOS?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321003\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the average weight for women?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/best-diet-for-women#What-is-a-healthful-diet?\">What is the best diet for women?<\/a> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is indisputable that weight loss is a challenging journey. However, it seems that it tends to take a toll more on women. You may realize that a woman and her spouse may start a weight loss journey together. However, the scale of the woman may take longer than the man&#8217;s to budge. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/238d76c690fb1f3bcdacd82bc2d6e8bf\"},\"headline\":\"Is It Harder For Women To Lose Weight: Debunking Common Myths And Misconceptions\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/\"},\"wordCount\":1923,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1703499952.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">It is indisputable that weight loss is a challenging journey. However, it seems that it tends to take a toll more on women. You may realize that a woman and her spouse may start a weight loss journey together. However, the scale of the woman may take longer than the man's to budge. It can be demoralizing, and at times, it can make you raise the white flag. The question is, is it harder for women to lose weight? Or is it just a myth? Let us find out!<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Why is it harder for women to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-for-women-over-30\/\\\">lose weight<\/a>? This is a question that most women on the verge of giving up want to know. It is not fair, and it is also not motivating to any woman who's starting a weight loss program. In this article, we will be discussing the weight loss concept in women. We will also explain if and why it is harder for women to shed pounds and recommend various practices that can help you drop pounds quickly and perhaps at the same rates as men.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Women And Weight<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Like men, different reasons push women to take measures to drop pounds. In most cases, women want to shed pounds to maintain an ideal or <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-should-a-60-year-old-woman-eat-to-lose-weight\/\\\">healthy weight<\/a>. Achieving a healthy weight is critical as it helps you prevent health-related illnesses, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/weightcontrol.html#:~:text=Achieving%20a%20healthy%20weight%20can,diabetes%2C%20arthritis%20and%20some%20cancers.&amp;text=Eating%20extra%20calories%20within%20a,can%20help%20to%20add%20weight.\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There is no standard normal weight for women or men in that case. 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