Men and Women Gain and Lose Weight Differently

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During middle age, a man’s hormone (testosterone) levels tend to drop, which can lead to an increase of fat cells in the abdominal area. However, men more easily build lean muscles that can burn more calories even when they are at rest.

Researchers say men tend to drop weight around their torsos first, although men with more severe obesity may shed fat deposits from their arms and legs first. Overall, studies show that men tend to lose weight more easily than women.

For those of us living in the real world, a perfectly fit woman will have around ten percent more body fat than a perfectly fit man. That's just Mother Nature allowing for the difference in energy consumption and fat storage between the sexes. The stomach and abdominal areas of the body possess beta cells that make it difficult to easily reduce fat stores because visceral fat deposits are harder to break down than fat deposits in the legs, arms, and facial areas of the body.

Strategies for Sustainable Fat Loss

In order to lose weight and keep it off, a man needs to consume fewer calories than his body needs to maintain his current weight. It really comes down to how many calories did he consume in a day as compared to how many did he burn. Listed below are some helpful strategies to get you started:

Increase Cardio Exercise – Aerobic exercise is an effective weight loss method and studies suggest it is particularly effective at reducing belly fat. But, both the frequency and duration of exercise may be more important than intensity.

Limit Intake of Sugar – If you want to lose belly fat, limit your intake of candy, baked goods and processed foods, as these are high in added sugar. Excessive sugar intake is a major cause of both weight gain and belly fat storage.

Try Fasting – Studies suggest that combining the metabolic impact of time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) with the reduction in energy intake thru calorie-restricted eating promotes healthy weight loss.

Better Sleep to Reduce Stress – Poor sleep quality is associated with increased body fat. Studies have shown that men who had shorter sleep durations had a larger waist suggesting more visceral fat accumulation.

Drink More Water – Along with water, unsweetened green tea is an exceptional beverage that may help you lose belly fat. Green tea contains both caffeine and antioxidants that are believed to boost your metabolism.

Cardio Revs Metabolism: Muscles Burn Fat

Building muscle through resistance training a couple of times a week will help you maintain your existing muscle mass as well as add new fat-burning muscle tissue. Adding cardio revs up your metabolism to boost heart and lung efficiency. According to Harvard Health, visceral fat has been directly linked to metabolic disturbances as well as an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In women, it is also associated with a higher occurrence of breast cancer.

The most effective way to reduce visceral fat deposits is to lose weight by reducing the number of calories consumed in comparison to the energy burned each day. A good exercise routine that combines cardio and strength training can keep visceral fat from coming back. Contact a Metabolic Research Center location near your to schedule your free, no-obligations weight loss consultation today, our trained staff can help determine the best approach that combines a personalized approach to eating healthy and living a healthier life.