I used to wonder why most people noticed my weight problems than that of my partner. It could be that I am really adding weight and he’s not despite the fact that both of us is eating the same food. He is even eating more than I do. Yet, additional weight is more obvious in my body than that of his. This observation pushed me to do some research to enlighten me of the situation.

It is true that men and women are not created equal. It is obvious in many ways. But, when it comes to burning fat, they rule. The truth is, we don’t lose as much fat as men at the same rate. Our fats are mostly stored around the hips, butts and breast. It is there to support the female through pregnancy even during periods where food may be scarce. While men stored their fats in their mid-section which makes them at greater risk experiencing cardiovascular disease.

In additional, we are more exposed to stress, worry and anxiety that can affect the weight loss. And the more we attempt to achieve unrealistic body shape the more it is possible to experience yo-yo or rebound effect wherein further weight loss becomes even more difficult.

Regardless of these facts, weight problems can still be mended. One is to eat the right amount of food only and making the right choices without counting calories. Then, make your snacks protein. Go for a handful of nuts or low-fat cheese sticks instead of a bag of chips or pretzels. Protein actually helps block the fat-making properties of carbs and since it takes longer to digest you feel full longer. Add that to a regular exercise. A 20 minutes or less you can complete a workout that can burn up to 9 times more fat if high intensity is used.

Obviously this is handy for me. I’ll try to work on those things. But, I won’t have ignored the weight loss pills since they are created to help lose weight. If not, then they are not introduced to the public for consumption.