Weight Loss Help

Have you ever found yourself saying the phrase "guys have it so much easier"? Well, this time it's true they do! Losing weight for anybody can be challenging, however, men do have a few advantages. Why is it that when a man puts his mind to shed a few pounds that's exactly what he does and quickly and women have to work a little harder and a little longer to achieve the same results? No one ever said life was fair, did they?

I know you're probably wondering why men get to be so lucky, but to be honest it's nothing more than their natural God given physique. It's there body make-up that's giving them the upper hand in the battle of weight loss. This doesn't mean that all is lost for us women out there; we just have to find a way to achieve the same fast acting results. The first most important thing to do is to understand why men have an easier time losing weight and second most important thing is to then start mimicking there behaviors. I know this task my seem impossible to do for some of you but it's important to understand that men and women's bodies were created differently for different functions. Here are some helpful hints that can change your dieting habits forever.

It's hard to avoid the everyday cravings and, yes, even men have cravings too. For women the cravings usually consist of some from of chocolate whereas men usually crave a nice juicy steak. The advantage of that choice is in the protein, which will fill you up far better than any chocolate treat you might want to indulge in. Many weight loss programs push eating less carbs and more protein, this is because protein will curb your appetite, filling you up and preventing you from overeating. So when you have cravings try something with a little protein in it.

Another great habit to get into is exercising, not only will it help you feel good about yourself, but you'll be losing calories at the same time. Men and women usually differ in their technique of weight training when in comes to working out. Men will usually pick larger weights that will work a wide range of muscle groups and women on the other hand will pick up light dumbbells and work an isolated area. Women if you take the men's lead on this one you will notice how much your fat tissue will diminish and be replaced with muscle.

Finally, start realizing what's behind your need to eat. Men don't use food as therapy and you shouldn't either. It's truly a vicious cycle to get into. You feel down or get upset about something so you eat…STOP! Think about why you're eating, deal with the issue without using food for comfort, but most importantly take time for yourself.

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