Do you know men lose weight faster than women which can be quite surprising? Well, a woman’s body is different from a man since the former tends to hold on to certain fats.

But, this isn’t the only reason why women lose weight slowly. 

Here are a few reasons why women are struggling in losing weight.

Uncontrolled eating

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Food portion is important, portion control is something that we miss when it comes to food which is why that extra food jar is one of the reasons why your calorie intake is always up.point 387 |

When we feel low, tired or even stressed out, we often prefer to have comfort food to help assuage our feelings.point 92 | Unfortunately, our choice of comfort food is mostly sweets which are laden with calories.point 168 | point 168 | 1

You’re too worried about your exercise

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You plan your workout routine, and you feel like you need more calories for fuel.point 178 | Unfortunately, you choose the wrong kinds of food for fuel that will only gain weight.point 250 |

If you want some energy for your body to work out, a good option is to look for healthier food like smoothies, fruits, and other healthy options.point 119 | If you are taking medications, they may just be the reason why you are not seeing any improvement in your weight loss.point 216 |

Prescription medicines like steroids and antidepressants may cause your weight to go up.point 76 | point 76 | 1

Sleep deprivation

Women have a lot of responsibilities, especially when they are raising a family, which can lead to a few hours of sleep.point 99 | Some women feel good even when they only got 4 to 5 hours of sleep, some just can’t.point 168 | That said, when you are sleep deprived, you eat more because your body is giving you a signal that it needs to have fuel.point 266 |

And because of this, we end up foods that are high in trans fat, sugar, and plenty of calories that is affecting our weight loss goals.point 110 | If you want to lose weight, you should change your sleep habits into one that will let you sleep better at night because if you rest properly, the less you’ll be eating the wrong kinds of food.point 269 |

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Avoiding breakfast

Some people think skipping breakfast is a good choice when you are in weight loss. However, missing breakfast is not really recommended as this will not make your metabolism work well. You should start your day with a bowl of oatmeal and some fruits that will not only add fuel to your body, but it also prevents you from loading up on frappes and bagels too.

Eating processed foods

We all love to eat hot-dogs, cakes, and the like? Well, these processed foods are tastier but are not good for health. When you count their calorie content, you’ll be surprised by how high it is. If you really want to lose weight, you should stop eating processed foods and start eating right.