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By Sammy Ason


Losing weight for women has been an intriguing subject because of the amount of attention that it receives. Both male and female fat loss have similarities but also differences that can distinguish them from one another. Although men and women are created equally, their is a slight difference in the way DNA influences weight loss.

This is due in part to the female body having different levels of hormones existing in a more delicate balance than in men. Because women menstruate monthly, their hormone levels are constantly shifting. The female body is always adapting to the loss of blood and vital nutrients that proceed along with it. But to say that menstruation is the culprit in the difficulty of female weight loss is not entirely true. There are other factors within a woman's body that alter weight loss such as stress. Now there's something that both men and women have in common!

With all this talk of factors outside out influence, this doesn't imply that there is nothing that can be done to lose fat. In women, fat is harder to lose in certain areas of their body. A women can still look "fat" after a great deal of weight loss, simply because the way fat is distributed on their body. The arms, thighs, stomach and butt are the most common areas where fat is stored in women.

Even though it may seem that men don't have these problem spots, it is not true. Men also deal with this issue, but are more likely to find a solution. The reason is that they are more prone to working out, as opposed to women. When men build muscle, they are better able to target fat and burn it off. Women tend to shy away from lifting weights because they fear they will look muscular, and this is understandable. But light workouts can help melt fat, especially in those hard to target areas.

A weight loss plan for women most likely will include healthy eating as its cornerstone. For men, their plans will usually consist of eating properly and participating in a workout regimen. Since women are less likely than men to spend time in a gym, their level of weight loss may not be as much, compared to men's. But choosing to diet alone will not bring forth the maximum amount of fat loss. Exercise should be use by both male and female in order to achieve optimal results.




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