We women are said to be harder to lose weight and gain weight more easily than men. Today, I will discuss the reasons why it is difficult for women to lose weight. By understanding why it is difficult for women to lose weight, I believe that even those who have trouble losing weight can feel positive and try your best.
Why do women gain fat so easily?
It is because women try to prepare fats as energy for pregnancy and childbirth. These fats help the child survive in the absence of food. The fats also take the place of cushions to protect the vital organs.
From puberty onward, the secretion of female hormones increases. Female hormones increase the number of subcutaneous fat cells, making it easier for women to gain subcutaneous fat than for men. *Subcutaneous fat refers to fat that forms in the subcutaneous tissue just under the skin.
Not only that, but fat protects the body from heat and cold. It acts as a barrier to block outside temperatures and keep the temperature of vital organs constant. This is why people from colder countries have fat evenly distributed throughout their bodies, making them excellent cold weather protectors.In hot countries, on the other hand, if fat covers the entire body, body temperature cannot be regulated properly. Therefore, the distribution of fat is unevenly distributed to protect large organs such as the buttocks, waist, and navel area.
There are two main types of fat
Fat stored in the body is collectively referred to as body fat. This body fat is derived from blood fat (triglycerides) and has different names depending on where it is stored. Let’s take a look at the two types of fat.
- Subcutaneous Fat
Subcutaneous fat is fat that accumulates mainly in the subcutaneous tissue just under the skin. It is found throughout the body, but is particularly concentrated in the lower body, such as the buttocks and thighs. People with a large amount of subcutaneous fat have a pear-shaped appearance and are therefore also called “pear-shaped obesity”. It is characterized by its ability to protect important organs, making it difficult to lose. - Visceral Fat
Visceral fat is fat that accumulates mainly around the abdomen. Because it is attached to the membranes covering the stomach and intestines, the accumulation of this fat causes the belly to protrude. It is also called “apple obesity” because it gives the body the appearance of an apple. Women who are thin but have a flabby belly should be careful. Visceral fat is more likely to accumulate in men than in women, and although it accumulates over a short period of time, it is easy to lose.
How to lose fat
Subcutaneous fat is hard to lose because it is fat that has been stored over a long period of time. The main causes are excessive energy intake, poor muscle strength, and reduced physical activity.The main cause of visceral fat is diet. In both cases, improving diet and adopting an exercise routine will help you lose fat in a healthy way and make your weight loss more successful.
4 ways to lose fat
Eat three meals without missing a meal
Beginning dieters tend to restrict their diet too rapidly. This in turn makes it difficult to lose weight. First, control the nutrients you are taking in too much in your current diet and increase the nutrients you are lacking. A particularly common problem is people who go to work without eating breakfast and then overeat at lunch and dinner. This is the most fattening meal. Because they do not eat breakfast, they are hungry for a long time and lack energy. When they eat their next meal, their bodies tend to store that energy as fat. This also increases the amount of food consumed, making it even easier to gain weight.
Balancing Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
Carbohydrate restriction is now all the rage, but wrong carbohydrate restriction can not only make you lose weight, but also make you feel ill. Instead of restricting carbohydrates, review the amount of carbohydrates you are consuming in excess. And you can reduce the amount of fat by adjusting fried foods, fatty meats, and cooking methods.
*Too little of both fat and carbohydrates will make you unhealthy, and too much of both will not help you lose weight.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, and cycling burn fat effectively. If running is not your thing, start with walking. You can also walk one stop more after work or go shopping on weekends. Even a little bit of exercise is better than no exercise.
Muscle training
Muscle training increases basal metabolism and makes the body easier to burn fat. Especially for women with high subcutaneous fat, muscle strength is low and basal metabolism is also low, so muscle training is the key to successful weight loss. For those who have the hurdle of joining a gym, we recommend simple training that can be done at home first. Refer to muscle training videos on YouTube and gradually develop a muscle training habit.
