Sara asks, "Why is it more difficult for women to lose weight than men?"
This goes back to the age old question: what's the difference between the sexes? We have for centuries compared male verses female, and attempted to explain the difference in just about every category. We've seen the rise of feminism, and have established equality (in theory) in every aspect of human life. But, there really is a difference between the sexes, and it has to do with the basic functions for each through evolution. By evolution, I don't mean the evolution from lower species to a higher species, but by evolution for survival. Females ensure the survival of the species by the ability to reproduce. Males, while also necessary for that process, were necessary for protection, hunting and gathering. These basic roles allowed our species to evolve, and prosper. Each generation of offspring, naturally selected for the best possible options for each of the roles per gender. Meaning that the females that were the most fertile, and the males that were the most effective in hunting and protection, had the best chances of survival. So let's break down the basic differences between the sexes from a medical point of view. I am only going to compare the body in relation to weight. I will leave the more complicated and politically charged areas for those much smarter than me!
Men vs. Women
15% more weight - M>F
6inches taller - M >F
Larger chest, heart, lungs, and blood volume - M>F
Skeleton denser - M>F
Higher % of body fat - F>M
Higher estrogen content - F>M
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Priority Health: Women weight loss
