Weight Loss Challenge: Men v. Women

Have you ever heard a female say, "I can't believe how much quicker he loses weight than me! It's not fair!" She's right, it's not fair, but I am here to put some truth in this myth.

THE FACTS:

• Men have more muscle mass than women
• Men do not usually lean on food as a friend in stressful or rough times
• Men tend to lean more toward protein-dominate foods for comfort, ladies love their carbs

THE REALITY:

• Women and men do not lose weight at different speeds based solely on gender
• Men may have an easier time with weight loss based on the facts above
• It isn't impossible for women to lose weight faster than men

I am a HUGE fan of NBC's show The Biggest Loser. Yes, it may be cheesy and yes it may be scripted, but the weight loss is real. The most noticeable obstacle for women is the emotions, they let it get the best of them and then their diet is tanked. Men tend to do anything but eat for comfort.

This recent article that decipher myth v. fact and the conclusion was that men may have an easier road to losing weight because they possess more muscle than women and they have more willpower with their emotional eating. Choosing a book, treadmill or anything other than food as comfort will keep the ladies on the right track.

The myth is debunked and knowing that both sexes ARE equal can help fight the weight loss fight and we can live in a healthy, harmonious world together.