How come men can loose so easy

freya1331

My husband and i weighed on Monday then again today he lost 3 lbs I gained 2 I have stayed under my calorie count every day and was projected to loose 15 lbs in 5 weeks according too it so much for that. He doesn't count calories and ate 1/2 bag of Cheetos and 2 swiss rolls last night. We have both started walking and I think it is helping him getting a work out and being more active. However why is it not working for me?

jynxxxed

Open your diary so you can get some better advice.

And you can't compare your weight loss to his (or anybody else) because your bodies are completely different.

pawnstarNate

we are just a better....end of topic lol (jk of course)

Ailorn

I believe there are many different factors for why men lose weight faster than women. They typically have more muscle which eats more calories. Men's hormones promote building muscle. People who are more over weight than their set point can sometimes lose faster than people closer to their ideal weight. His job might lead him to be more active in general. Maybe he doesnt have the same cravings for carbs/sugars. I dont know which or if any of these apply. Dont get discouraged hon. Typically change that happens slower is more likely to stick. It isnt so much the number but how you feel and think about yourself. Sometimes when women put on musle from exercise the number goes up but you look and feel different.

freya1331

How do you open diary I don't even see that?

cwolfman13

He probably didn't actually lose 3 Lbs of body fat. To do so in a week would mean that he would have had to been at a 1,500 calorie deficit from TDEE every day. For me that would mean eating about 1,000 calories net which I could never do...a.) completely unhealthy and about 900 calories below my BMR and b.) I'd kill somebody I'd be so hungry.

More likely than not, both of your changes are due to water. One week isn't really a good measure of what is really happening. When you do your weigh in, make sure it's the same time of day and under the same conditions. I can easily flux a couple of pounds in a given day with just water retention and water release. If your diet is high in sodium, you will most likely retain more water...I never weigh myself the day after I've had a saltier day than usual or when my muscles are sore.

LMP18

we are just a better....end of topic lol (jk of course)

Debatable :noway:

Faye_Anderson

To open diary go to setting>diary settings> make diary public

WendyTerry420

I believe there are many different factors for why men lose weight faster than women. They typically have more muscle which eats more calories. Men's hormones promote building muscle. People who are more over weight than their set point can sometimes lose faster than people closer to their ideal weight. His job might lead him to be more active in general. Maybe he doesnt have the same cravings for carbs/sugars. I dont know which or if any of these apply. Dont get discouraged hon. Typically change that happens slower is more likely to stick. It isnt so much the number but how you feel and think about yourself. Sometimes when women put on musle from exercise the number goes up but you look and feel different.

^^ I agree with this. Their LBM and hormones are different. Don't compare yourself to him. Just try to work on you. :flowerforyou:

cmcollins001

It's the culture we live in. Guys are praised for being loose, while girls are considered immoral or promiscuous for being loose.

now_or_never13

Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Men can lose faster... they have more muscle mass and normally a faster metabolism. Don't compare yourself to him and don't follow his eating habits.

Weight naturally fluctuates. As a women there are so many things that can cause our weights to go up or down. One week also isn't the proper time frame to judge if what you are doing is working or not.

Your husband can lose weight by eating cheetos and swiss rolls as long as he is under his TDEE... however I can almost guarantee that he didn't lose 3lbs of fat.

Focus on yourself and no one else.

RotterdamNL

Because we sexy beasts!! Duh!!
:P:P

drmerc

simplydelish2

15 lbs in 5 weeks is faster than MFP recommends. My guess is you aren't eating enough. If you open your diary you may be able to get some real insight.

lizziebeth1028

It's the culture we live in. Guys are praised for being loose, while girls are considered immoral or promiscuous for being loose.

Bahahahahaha :laugh:

cyberiarob

Part of it is because of gender - hormones, body composition, etc. Body weight is a huge factor. The heavier a person is, the higher their TDEE is. It's actually not that hard for a big guy to have a 1,500 cal/day deficit. I did it when I was bigger, TDEE was about 2900 and intake was about 1400. Probably not healthy and I would definitely not recommend it, but weight (fat and some muscle) burned of fast. I had an average loss of 3 pounds / week for months, no way that was water weight.

SanteMulberry

My husband and i weighed on Monday then again today he lost 3 lbs I gained 2 I have stayed under my calorie count every day and was projected to loose 15 lbs in 5 weeks according too it so much for that. He doesn't count calories and ate 1/2 bag of Cheetos and 2 swiss rolls last night. We have both started walking and I think it is helping him getting a work out and being more active. However why is it not working for me?

It is MUCH easier for men to go into calorie-deficit than women. They typically have a higher LBM (lean body mass) than do women. Consequently, a man's calorie requirement when he's just sitting on the couch may be higher than his wife's when she is out walking the dog. When you add the influence of hormones (estrogen is a "fat hoarding" hormone) men win in the fat-burn category just about all the time. Not pleasant news but there it is.

SomeoneSomeplace

In my experience it's women who are described as loose

PottsvilleCurse1925

I don't know, I've seen some pretty loose female parts.

fitbum19

Most men burn more because they are bigger, bigger people burn more. They also have more muscle. Muscle burns fat. So there you have it. If you want to burn more, get some more muscle!!

MoreBean13

The answer is testosterone. You can get some if you want, but it comes with facial hair and a deepening voice, OH, and the potential to get bulky. So..............

Today414

I didn't read any of this post.. but I saw this and cracked up and I thought I should let you know.

maab_connor

One thing I notice in my private practice is that women in relationships with men constantly complain that their hubby or boyfriend can eat more without gaining weight, or that he can drop pounds faster. It’s unfair but definitely true. When it comes to nutrition and weight loss, men and women truly are like apples and oranges. Just how great is the divide? Take this quiz to find out and read on for some tips designed to help you level the field:

1) If a man and woman are the same height, how many more calories will he burn per day:

A) 0 - they burn the same amount
10 percent
C) 20 percent 



Answer: C. Because men have more muscle mass, they burn about 20 percent more calories doing nothing, even at the same height, and men are on average 5 inches taller than women, which further widens the calorie burning gap.
Tip: If you “split” an appetizer, dessert or pizza, make it a 60/40 or 70/30 share rather than 50/50.

2) If a man and woman of average height and weight both walk on treadmills at 4 miles per hour for 1 hour, how many more calories will he burn:

A) 25
50
C) 75

Answer: B. According to the latest stats, the average American man weighs 26 pounds more than the average woman, which allows him to burn slightly more calories per hour.
Tip: Make up the difference by cutting an extra 50 calories. For example, trade mayo for hummus on a sandwich or swap orange juice for a whole orange.

3) To support “ideal body weight” how many more servings of grains does an average man need per day compared to a woman?

A) 1 more
2 more
C) 3 more

Answer: C. One serving of grains is equal to one slice of bread or a half cup of cooked brown rice. Most women need no more than six servings per day or no more than two per meal, perhaps less if you’re petite or less active.
Tip: To fill up your plate without overloading on carbs, replace half of your starchy serving with chopped or shredded veggies or wrap a sandwich in crisp romaine leaves instead of bread.


4) True or false: men and women’s brains work differently when exposed to enticing foods:

A) True
False

Answer: A, at least from what the research indicates. One study looked at the favorite foods of 13 women and 10 men, which included lasagna, pizza, brownies, ice cream and fried chicken. After they fasted for 20 hours, the subjects underwent brain scans while being presented with their favorite foods, but they weren’t allowed to eat them. The researchers found that after the sneak peek the women's brains still acted as if they were hungry, but the men's did not. Scientists aren’t exactly sure why but they have a few theories. The first is that the female brain may be hard-wired to eat when food is available because women need nutrition to support pregnancy. The second is that female hormones may react differently with the part of the brain linked to triggering or suppressing hunger.
Tip: One smart strategy is to keep a food diary, even if it's only temporary. Most of us underestimate how much we eat and even forget about some of the foods we mindlessly munch on. Writing it down is like a reality check for our built-in biological drivers.

Bottom line: There are significant differences between men and women. For example, when I think that my husband’s ideal weight is almost 100 pounds more than mine I don’t get as frustrated by the fact that he can eat more, because it’s just physics. Some of my female clients like the following analogy because it helps them keep things in perspective: Eating with a guy is like going shopping with a friend who makes a lot more money than you – maybe you can’t spend as much, but you can still enjoy the experience, and if you make peace with the fact that you don’t have the same budget, it can be very freeing rather than causing you angst.

source: http://www.shape.com/latest-news-trends/why-men-lose-weight-faster


but my answer is usually b/c they suck.

Crankstr

I don't know, I've seen some pretty loose female parts.

oh?

SanteMulberry

Part of it is because of gender - hormones, body composition, etc. Body weight is a huge factor. The heavier a person is, the higher their TDEE is. It's actually not that hard for a big guy to have a 1,500 cal/day deficit. I did it when I was bigger, TDEE was about 2900 and intake was about 1400. Probably not healthy and I would definitely not recommend it, but weight (fat and some muscle) burned of fast. I had an average loss of 3 pounds / week for months, no way that was water weight.

However, the closer you are to your goal weight, the more likely that drastic calorie-reduction can lead to burning muscle. That is why you must actually increase your calories slightly and increase exercise output a lot as you get closer to your goal weight. Otherwise, you risk cutting your LBM and setting yourself up for a regain. Slow and steady not only wins the race, it keeps the lean.

Jacwhite22

My husband and i weighed on Monday then again today he lost 3 lbs I gained 2 I have stayed under my calorie count every day and was projected to loose 15 lbs in 5 weeks according too it so much for that. He doesn't count calories and ate 1/2 bag of Cheetos and 2 swiss rolls last night. We have both started walking and I think it is helping him getting a work out and being more active. However why is it not working for me?

#1 - Sounds like he has more lean mass (i.e. metabolism)
#2 - Sounds like you are not recording accurately
#3 - He is moving more weight than you on walks and likely burning more calories
#4 - Maybe he is more active than you naturally during the day.

MyChocolateDiet

It's the culture we live in. Guys are praised for being loose, while girls are considered immoral or promiscuous for being loose.

Hahahahahaha!

PottsvilleCurse1925

I don't know, I've seen some pretty loose female parts.

oh?

NC17 group.

ilovemybuggy

It's the culture we live in. Guys are praised for being loose, while girls are considered immoral or promiscuous for being loose.

Hahahahahaha!

Stupid double standards!

IronPlayground

The answer is testosterone. You can get some if you want, but it comes with facial hair and a deepening voice, OH, and the potential to get bulky. So..............

^True story!

SanteMulberry

It's the culture we live in. Guys are praised for being loose, while girls are considered immoral or promiscuous for being loose.

Hahahahahaha!

Stupid double standards!

No--just made sense in the days before DNA testing to assure paternity. :laugh: