Friday, October 23, 2009

Should Men and Women Have Different Weight Loss Plans?

By Peter W.L. Owen

Should women have a different weight loss program than men? Husbands and wives tend to challenge each other to make a simultaneous effort to lose weight. They follow the same weight loss program and in the end the man loses more weight. Why does this happen? Let's look at a few points to keep in mind which might explain why men have more success in dropping those pounds.

They Don't Crave for the Same Food

Men tend to have a bigger craving for protein where women have a bigger craving for carbs. Have you ever noticed that men will have more to say about a nice tenderized steak? Women, on the other hand, will have more to say about a packet of potato chips. When you think about that you realize that carbs turn into fat far more easily than protein.

Men Have More Muscles

We all know that men have a few more muscles tucked away here and there. They also are proud owners of testosterone which helps them in building bigger muscles. Not only does it help with muscle building, but it also helps to burn fat a bit faster. It is also possible for women to increase their metabolism by giving weight lifting a try.

Why do women think that aerobics and spinning are the only exercises they should do? Men are not the only ones who have access to the weight training section. Most women don't know that having a good set of weight training exercises in their workout will increase the fat burning process.

Women Find Themselves in the Kitchen More Often Than Men

You might think that in these modern times men have started to cook for there families. Men usually get home from a hard day's work and just want to relax. His wife is the one who prepares the food in the kitchen. She is completely surrounded by all of nature's temptations.

What happens when she takes care of the family by giving them a proper meal? She's more likely to have a bite here and there just to make sure the food is ready to serve. When the food is done, the man puts down his newspaper and enjoys the meal his wife prepared. The woman is unaware that all of her tasting is interfering with the diet.

What is the Conclusion Then?

Men and women should have the same weight loss plan. If you think about it, will you be able to cook differently for two people every night? You will be burned out be the third evening and never manage to finish the diet. Both of you should do as much research as possible and set your minds on a program which will be fun and exciting.

When you've decided on a specific diet you should consult a fitness trainer who can help you with shaping your body. Encourage each other all the time instead of trying to beat the other. There are lots of programs out there which are specifically for men or women. I believe that you should follow the same plan. It will be better for both of you.

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