Nutritionist Explains Why Men lose weight faster than Women
If you have ever done the same low-calorie diet and the same aerobic workout with someone of the opposite sex, you will have noticed that the male sex always manages to lose weight faster. Is it a perception? Is it a coincidence? Does it depend on each case? We speak with a specialist to clarify doubts.
Do men lose weight faster than women?
The answer is yes and it is a biological and hormonal question. Liliana Grimberg, the Nutrition Coordinator of the Dr. Maximo Ravenna Therapeutic Center, explained that men lose twice as much weight as women at the same time because their body retains less fluid since they are not affected by so many changes hormones periodically.
Similarly, the nutrition specialist says that the method to lose weight is the same and does not differ in both sexes.
What is the most recommended method to lose weight?
There are no magic recipes: Grimberg recommends, for both men and women, a healthy and balanced diet that involves four meals a day with measured portions that include:
vegetables
- Fruits
- low-Fat Dairy
- Lean Meats
- Integral Rice
And advises:
- Drink at least 2 liters of water daily
- Reduce or Eliminate Refined Flours
- Moderate Salt Intake
- Avoid Alcoholic Beverages
- Doing Physical Activity
Similarly, the diet should always be adapted with advice from nutrition professionals who adopt the diet according to the characteristics of the person such as age, physical condition, etc.
