What are the causes of “stubborn” weight?
Does your boyfriend, husband, or brother lose pounds more quickly than you do? Perhaps you have been struggling too much and now you want to know the reason why it is difficult for women to lose weight. It might sound frustrating, but yes, the reason why eating right and exercising isn’t working for you is because there is something else that is preventing you from your desired shape. Your failure to slim down could be blamed to biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Causes of stubborn fat include age, sleep, stress, disease, medication, or even eating habits.
Men have a Faster Metabolic Rate
Since men naturally have more muscle mass than women, they have a faster metabolism. It enhances their body’s ability to burn calories far more easily and rapidly. On the other hand, women’s body mass consist of at least 10% more fat. Thus, women have to work out intensively in order to increase their metabolic rate. In addition to that, the moment you hit your 30s, you do not only start to notice fine lines and appearance of grey hair, you also see your weighing scale going up every year. The reason of this mysterious weight gain is the fact that your metabolism is reduced by 5% each decade.
Do not worry, for you can successfully overcome the natural biological changes by altering your diet plan. It might require a little more effort, but in the end, it is all worth it!
Psychological Factors and Emotional Eating
More than the metabolism, the psychological factors hinder the women’s ability to lose weight. Research studies have proven that women tend to be more emotional than men. Therefore, they are highly prone to emotional eating disorder. They do not only find it challenging to stick to a restricted healthy-eating plan, but also crave for foods that are more sugary. While such foods do help them calm down the emotionally tensed nerves, they also result in weight gain. Due to emotional instability, most women eat when they are depressed, lonely, stressed, or heart-broken.
Underlying Health and Hormonal Issues
According to a study, one out of every ten women have polycystic ovary syndrome caused by the presence of too many male hormones. The disease is one of the underlying causes of type 2 diabetes and excess fat bulges around the waist.
Lack of Sleep
Women, especially the ones who are working, have a lot to take care of. Many of you would agree with me that it is rather a challenge to wake up fresh in the morning. However, did you know a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of sleep is necessary for a healthy body and mind? Lack of sleep or sleep disorders such as insomnia releases a chemical compound known as Cortisol, which increases appetite. We all know what comes next, ugly layers of fat!
Being a woman, you deserve to be in good shape. You can easily show off a perfectly shaped body and wear your favorite bikini in a matter of a few weeks. All you have to do is take control of your life – do not let stress get in the way. Women are known to have a strong determination; it is time to use that ability to your advantage!
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