{"id":11740,"date":"2020-11-16T21:25:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T21:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=11740"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"where-do-you-lose-weight-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do You Lose Weight First And Why It Really Isn\u2019t Up To You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_On_Your_Body\" >Where Do You Lose Weight First On Your Body?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Spot_Reduction\" >Spot Reduction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Is_There_A_Difference_In_Fat_Loss_For_Men_And_Women\" >Is There A Difference In Fat Loss For Men And Women?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_Guys\" >Where Do You Lose Weight First: Guys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_Girls\" >Where Do You Lose Weight First: Girls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_When_Walking\" >Where Do You Lose Weight First When Walking?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Picking_Up_The_Pace\" >Picking Up The Pace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Focusing_On_Your_Form_And_Posture_While_You_Walk\" >Focusing On Your Form And Posture While You Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Wearing_A_Weighted_Vest\" >Wearing A Weighted Vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Adding_Resistance_Training_Intervals_While_Walking\" >Adding Resistance Training Intervals While Walking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Walking_Uphill\" >Walking Uphill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Power_Walking_In_Intervals\" >Power Walking In Intervals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_When_Starving\" >Where Do You Lose Weight First When Starving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Losing_Face_Fat_101_A_Guide_We_All_Need\" >Losing Face Fat 101: A Guide We All Need<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Facial_Exercises\" >Facial Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Avoid_Refined_Carbs\" >Avoid Refined Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Consume_Less_Sodium\" >Consume Less Sodium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Drink_More_Water\" >Drink More Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Do_Cardio\" >Do Cardio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Eat_More_Fibre-Rich_Foods\" >Eat More Fibre-Rich Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Skip_The_Cocktail_%E2%80%93_Avoid_Alcohol\" >Skip The Cocktail &#8211; Avoid Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Improve_The_Quality_Of_Your_Sleep\" >Improve The Quality Of Your Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/where-do-you-lose-weight-first\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone beginning a weight loss journey has some motivations that keep them in check. Maybe you want to lose some belly fat so you can fit into that bodycon dress you bought last summer, or maybe you want to shed a few extra pounds for the sake of your overall health and wellbeing. Whatever your reasons for wanting to lose weight are, one thing is clear &#8211; you want to see results. And while the need to see your body change may send you into overdrive, it is also a great motivator. If you are just beginning your fitness journey, one of the questions you have undoubtedly asked yourself is \u201cWhere do you lose weight first?\u201d or \u201cWhere do you lose weight first on Keto diet?\u201d The answer may (or may not) be what you want to hear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_On_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Lose Weight First On Your Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact is that everyone carries fat in different parts of their body (read, we all carry fat differently). One person may carry most of their body fat around their midsection, while someone else carries their fat on the hips, etc. This is mostly dependent on genes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24632736\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30063432\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same vein, where you lose weight first depends on your genes. Ergo, you have no control as to where you lose weight. This realization may frustrate you, and you are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that genetics can actually account for about sixty percent of the fat distribution in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further studies have even identified genes associated with fat accumulation in the body. One such gene is the FTO gene (previously known as the Fatso gene) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2493033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20381893\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you need not give up yet. Although you have no control as to where you lose body fat first, some general trends have been observed in the past that may give you an idea of what to expect. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28124 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One, you may lose weight where you normally gain it the fastest. For example, if you normally tend to gain weight around the midsection easily, then this might be the first place that you will actually lose weight as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or you may lose weight wherever you last gained it. If arm fat is the last weight that you gained, then you will lose arm fat first.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to note is that weight loss does not occur haphazardly. In fact, as you lose weight, you will also slim down in a way that is actually proportional for your body type. For example, if you have an apple-shaped body, then you will keep that general build as you slim down, only that your body size will reduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spot_Reduction\"><\/span><strong>Spot Reduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many a time, you will find someone saying that they need to lose belly fat alone, or they just need to fix their glutes &#8211; but this is actually impossible, as you cannot target only one part of your body while working out. Enter &#8211;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spot reduction.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pot reduction<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to the localized loss of subcutaneous fat as a result of exercising that particular part of the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2007\/07000\/Subcutaneous_Fat_Alterations_Resulting_from_an.20.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In reality, spot reduction is impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, studies have shown that you cannot spot reduce fat in specific parts of your body, no matter how hard you try. This is especially true in the abdomen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26202452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21804427\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23222084\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2013 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">had participants train their leg muscles with leg presses regularly and repetitively for twelve weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23222084\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Despite the targeted exercise, they only lost fat in the upper body, not in the exercised legs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study took a look at young tennis players to see if there was a significant difference in fat mass between both of their arms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6710407\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One would expect that the dominant hand should have less fat, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the scientists conducting the study found that playing tennis was associated with lower abdominal fat, but there was no difference in the fat mass between either arm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is spot-training meaningless, but it may also derail your overall weight loss journey. While spot-training, you neglect strengthening the entire body and limit the amount of lean muscle mass created in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28199 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"better me\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-building-diet\/\">muscle mass<\/a> is important because it boosts your overall metabolism and leads to a healthier overall appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than spot-training, follow a workout routine that strengthens your entire body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-meats-for-weight-loss\/\">fitness journey<\/a> needs to remember that long-term weight loss is dependent on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/\">healthy diet<\/a> and exercise, and no one workout routine will help you lose just belly fat, or help you just tone your butt alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following a regular exercise routine and eating healthy, you will see a difference in your overall body weight after some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_A_Difference_In_Fat_Loss_For_Men_And_Women\"><\/span><b>Is There A Difference In Fat Loss For Men And Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While people do not lose weight the same way, there are some general differences in fat loss for men and women. Men and women actually lose weight differently depending on the types of fat they contain and childbearing factors (thanks Mother Nature).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous research shows that women have more subcutaneous fat, a type of fat whose deposits sit right underneath the skin and is partially responsible for ladies\u2019 curves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19656312\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4371661\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men, on the other hand, tend to carry more abdominal and visceral fat. Visceral fat is the fat that you have on the inside of your body, the kind of fat surrounding your organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s delve deeper into the differences in fat loss for women and men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-fast-weight-loss\/\">30 Day Fast Weight Loss: Can You Fast Your Way To Fat Loss?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28229 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"where do i lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_Guys\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Lose Weight First: Guys<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you lose weight first: men? Well, as stated earlier, men tend to carry more abdominal and visceral fat than subcutaneous fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the abdominal area being a common location for weight gain, men tend to lose weight in the legs first, followed by the arms and back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\" rel=\"noopener\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_Girls\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Lose Weight First: Girls<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you lose weight first: women? For women, it is a bit different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, women tend to lose weight all over but hold onto the weight in their thighs and hips. These areas also contain more fat cells, with each cell larger than those in many other regions of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat accumulates in these areas during a lady\u2019s teenage years as hormone levels fluctuate, and by the age of 25, women of healthy weight have about twice the total body fat of men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why?A woman\u2019s body is wired in such a way that it always has to be ready to get pregnant. Therefore, it is common that many women following a weight loss regimen witness weight loss on their backs, faces, and even calves while the fat around their hips, butts, and thighs remains put for the first several weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fat on these body parts is important for childbearing and is related to the higher levels of estrogen necessarily for fertility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, ladies, you may need to stop looking for ways on how to lose weight in your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-on-thighs\/\">thighs<\/a> &#8211; follow your regular routine, and let Mother Nature have a ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As women near <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26181634\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menopause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their estrogen levels drop, and this is why menopausal women may witness weight gain shift to the belly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26181634\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"where so i lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_When_Walking\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Lose Weight First When Walking?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For effective weight loss,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/walking\/faq-20058345\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests a combination of physical activity and healthy dietary choices that include eating fewer calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/walking\/faq-20058345\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This approach is more feasible and effective as opposed to a healthy diet alone or exercising alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12439651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like walking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important for weight loss and weight management as it helps you burn calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12439651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine may help you burn about 150 more calories a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25566464\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Exercise Nutrition and Biochemistry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed the positive effects that walking could have on burning fat and reducing waist circumference in obese females (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25566464\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The women in the study walked between 50 to 70 minutes 3 days per week for a total of twelve weeks. After the study, the scientists found that the study participants lost an average of 1.5% body fat and 1.1 inches around their waists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no one can tell where they will lose weight first while walking (or doing any physical activity for that matter), there are some things that you could do to increase the amount of fat you burn while walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28450 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picking_Up_The_Pace\"><\/span><strong>Picking Up The Pace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pace makes a huge difference when it comes to walking for weight loss. You will definitely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5571495\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burn more calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while walking at a brisk pace as opposed to walking more slowly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5571495\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2013\/04000\/Greater_Weight_Loss_from_Running_than_Walking.13.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine &amp; Science in Sports and Exercise<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that when people increased their walking pace to a run, they burned more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2013\/04000\/Greater_Weight_Loss_from_Running_than_Walking.13.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also revealed that the group of runners weighed less overall than the walkers, suggesting that speed directly affects the number of calories a person burns while exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, increasing the pace does not mean a person has to run, really. Instead, walk briskly to burn those extra calories and boost your weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focusing_On_Your_Form_And_Posture_While_You_Walk\"><\/span><strong>Focusing On Your Form And Posture While You Walk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it is when doing any other type of exercise, form and posture matters,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a lot.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even though you have been walking since you were a child, you might not be doing it right &#8211; at least for the sake of initiating <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/greek-yogurt-benefits\/\">weight loss<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the most out of walking, walk in such a way that you are looking ahead at all times. This helps to increase the speed that you can walk as well as lengthen your stride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While walking, also focus on tightening your abdominal muscles and glutes. You can either do this during the entire length of the walk or for short intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29367 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"better me\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wearing_A_Weighted_Vest\"><\/span><strong>Wearing A Weighted Vest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a no-brainer that adding extra weights to a work out will help you burn more calories. In the same way, heavier people tend to burn more calories as their bodies need more energy to perform the same task than someone who is not as heavy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a weighted vest while walking will encourage your body to work harder during a walk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acewebcontent.azureedge.net\/certifiednews\/images\/article\/pdfs\/ACE%20Weighted%20Vest%20Study%20Complete%20Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concluded that individuals who walked at 2.5 miles per hour on a flat surface while wearing a weighted vest that weighed 15% of their weight burned 12% more calories than those who did not wear a vest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acewebcontent.azureedge.net\/certifiednews\/images\/article\/pdfs\/ACE%20Weighted%20Vest%20Study%20Complete%20Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same study, a person wearing a weighted vest that represented 10% of their body weight and who walked at the same pace on a 5-10% gradient burned an average of 13% more calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a weighted vest may help burn more calories, you should avoid wearing ankle or wrist weights or even carrying weights in your hands while walking, as this can lead to muscle imbalance and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-21-day-walking-plan-for-fat-loss\/\">A 21-Day Walking Plan For Fat Loss<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-aab5e49b87.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Resistance_Training_Intervals_While_Walking\"><\/span><strong>Adding Resistance Training Intervals While Walking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could try adding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25162652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resistance training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during your walk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25162652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23222084\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This will not only help you burn more calories, but will also increase the growth of new muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These short exercise intervals can help increase your heart rate as well, and they will definitely make your walking routine more interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some exercises you could add include <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-squats-a-day\/\">squats<\/a>, lunges, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-burpees-burn\/\">burpees<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-push-ups-burn-fat\/\">pushups<\/a>, or tricep dips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_Uphill\"><\/span><strong>Walking Uphill<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge yourself by walking uphill regularly to increase calorie burn. If you are walking outside, you could add climbing hills into your walking routine. For those using a treadmill, increase the treadmill gradient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, aim to walk up hills, stairs or inclines 2 to 3 times a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Walking_In_Intervals\"><\/span><strong>Power Walking In Intervals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To try power walking in intervals, first walk for about 5 to 10 minutes to warm up. Gradually increase the pace and continue at an uncomfortable but sustainable pace for 10 to 15 seconds before returning to a normal walking pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this throughout the walk or for as long as you can manage it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33445 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4796-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4796.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4796-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4796.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4796.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First_When_Starving\"><\/span><b>Where Do You Lose Weight First When Starving?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, starving is heavily frowned upon. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolismjournal.com\/article\/0026-0495(69)90090-0\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starvation diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have more negative effects on the body than positive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolismjournal.com\/article\/0026-0495(69)90090-0\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24302748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starving yourself changes your body\u2019s metabolism, reduces lean muscle, reduces bone density, and decreases your overall strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26399868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For healthier and more sustainable weight loss, follow a healthier approach to losing weight that involves eating healthy meals and increasing physical activity &#8211; all in order to create a calorie deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24302748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One research <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indicated that people who used starvation diets for weight loss, eating 50% of their energy needs for three weeks, decreased their body weight overall. However, the same people also reduced their lean muscle mass by 5% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24302748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study further concluded that if a state of starvation is maintained chronically, lean muscle mass and organ size are decreased by a whopping 20%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study, on rats this time, revealed that lean mass and lean muscle mass were lost during starvation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1152\/ajplegacy.1960.198.4.757\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, body fat stores were relatively the same in mice on a control diet and obese mice on starvation diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss through starvation may make you lose a significant amount of lean muscle mass and lean body mass, which encompasses water, bones, and organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing the mass of your bones decreases bone density, which can make you more prone to injury. Increasing lean body mass, on the other hand, increases bone strength and density.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolismjournal.com\/article\/0026-0495(69)90090-0\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using human participants revealed that dropping significant amounts of calories from the diet led to significant weight loss and decreased lean muscle mass. However, the participants also gained back nearly all of the fat they lost within 8 years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolismjournal.com\/article\/0026-0495(69)90090-0\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is enough proof that you should definitely not starve yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"where do you lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Losing_Face_Fat_101_A_Guide_We_All_Need\"><\/span><b>Losing Face Fat 101: A Guide We All Need<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the very first places you may want to lose fat is on your face. If you are not a fan of having a chubby face, then there are some things that you can do to keep facial fat in check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that these tips aren\u2019t geared towards spot reduction. In fact, they are general tips that will improve your general <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/oby.21005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, facial fat included (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/oby.21005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facial_Exercises\"><\/span><strong>Facial Exercises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial exercises such as puffing out your cheeks and pushing the air from side to side, puckering your lips on alternating sides, and holding a smile while clenching your teeth for several seconds at a time can be used to improve your facial appearance, combat ageing, and improve muscle strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reports claim that adding facial exercises to your routine can also tone facial muscles, making your face appear slimmer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24327764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although evidence of this is limited, one study reported that facial exercises might build muscle tone in your face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29365050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">revealed that performing facial muscle exercises twice per day for eight weeks increased muscle thickness and contributed to facial rejuvenation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29365050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28119 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"better me\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.png 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Refined_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Refined Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined carbs are carbs that have been heavily processed, stripping them of their beneficial nutrients and fiber, leaving little behind besides sugar and calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because refined carbs contain very little fibre, they are digested rapidly, leading to spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and a higher risk of overeating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7008417\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 277 women revealed that a higher intake of refined carbs was associated with a higher risk of obesity and a greater amount of belly fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7008417\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try swapping out refined carbs for whole grains to increase overall weight loss, which may also aid in facial fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5912158\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627338\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consume_Less_Sodium\"><\/span><strong>Consume Less Sodium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess sodium intake causes bloating, which in turn contributes to facial swelling and puffiness. This is because sodium causes your body to retain extra water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that high sodium intake can increase fluid retention, especially in people who are more sensitive to the effects of salt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28414294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3951800\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28246 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"where do you lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_More_Water\"><\/span><strong>Drink More Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous studies have asserted that drinking water keeps you feeling full and enhances weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3809630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6209729\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that drinking water before a meal significantly decreased the number of calories consumed during the meal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6209729\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other studies show that drinking water may temporarily increase your metabolism, and therefore increase the number of calories you burn over the course of the day. This helps in weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4901052\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 2016 review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the relationship between hydration and weight loss, water consumption also promotes lipolysis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4901052\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Lipolysis occurs when the body breaks down fat stores into fatty acids that it can use as energy. Making use of these fat stores is key to losing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\" rel=\"noopener\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28455 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"where do you lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Cardio\"><\/span><strong>Do Cardio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, the extra fat in your face is the result of excess body fat in general. As such, losing the excess body fat may ultimately lead to loss of facial fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio increases your heart rate and can help to promote fat burning and increase fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2012 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> investigated the effects of different types of exercise on fat mass in people with obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In the study, 119 adults took part in one of the following three 8-month exercise programs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobics training (AT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training (RT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of AT and RT<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the AT group and the combination group showed greater reductions in fat mass compared with the RT group. However, there was no significant difference in outcomes between these two groups. The RT and combination groups increased muscle mass more than the AT-only group, as you might expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study authors, therefore, concluded that people mainly looking to burn fat should opt for AT exercises over RT exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For results, try getting about 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week, which is equivalent to approximately 20 to 40 minutes of cardio per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of cardio exercise include dancing, walking, cycling, running, and swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28725 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"where do you lose weight first\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Fibre-Rich_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Eat More Fibre-Rich Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming fiber-rich foods keeps you feeling fuller for longer, curbs cravings, and decreases appetite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31897475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6360548\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibre intake is associated with increased weight loss and improved adherence to a low-calorie diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of several studies showed that consuming more soluble fibre may reduce both body weight and waist circumference, even without restricting calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31174214\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Soluble fiber refers to a type of fiber that forms a gel when mixed with water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is naturally found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes. It would be best if you aimed to consume at least 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skip_The_Cocktail_%E2%80%93_Avoid_Alcohol\"><\/span><strong>Skip The Cocktail &#8211; Avoid Alcohol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promotes facial fat accumulation and bloating as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Furthermore, alcohol is high in calories, low in nutrients and is associated with an increased risk of weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not want to stop drinking alcohol altogether, so just drink in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/moderate-drinking.htm\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, moderate drinking is defined as up to 2 drinks per day for men and up to 1 drink per day for women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/moderate-drinking.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28735 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"where do you lose weight ferst\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_The_Quality_Of_Your_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>Improve The Quality Of Your Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sleep can cause an increase in levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that fuels weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that high cortisol levels can increase your appetite and alter your metabolism, resulting in increased fat storage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5373497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study even found that better sleep quality was associated with successful weight loss maintenance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5223114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other studies have shown that sleep deprivation can increase food intake, cause weight gain, and lower a person\u2019s metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25913092\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3619301\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4688585\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4701627\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4854772\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, aim for at least 8 hours of sleep per night to aid weight control and facial fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, no one can accurately answer the question \u201cWhere do you lose weight first?\u201d. It is all dependent on your genes, so you have your parents to thank for that. However, by sticking to a regular workout routine, making healthy dietary choices, and maintaining a calorie deficit, you will lose overall body fat and notice changes in your body &#8211; including the places that you really want to \u2018fix\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Where_Do_You_Lose_Weight_First\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol Consumption and Obesity: An Update <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7008417\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association between Carbohydrate Quality Index and general and abdominal obesity in women: a cross-sectional study from Ghana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5571495\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of different intensity of aerobic exercise in modulating body composition among obese young adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25162652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caloric expenditure of aerobic, resistance, or combined high-intensity interval training using a hydraulic resistance system in healthy men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31897475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can dietary viscous fiber affect body weight independently of an energy-restrictive diet? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s (2020, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/walking\/faq-20058345\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I lose weight if my only exercise is walking?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolismjournal.com\/article\/0026-0495(69)90090-0\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in body composition produced by prolonged total starvation and refeeding <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1969, metabolismjournal.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/oby.21005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in body composition over 8 years in a randomized trial of a lifestyle intervention: The look AHEAD study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24302748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic starvation secondary to anorexia nervosa is associated with an adaptive suppression of resting energy expenditure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/moderate-drinking.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Guidelines for Alcohol <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12439651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dose-response effect of walking exercise on weight loss. How much is enough?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2002, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29365050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of a Facial Muscle Exercise Device on Facial Rejuvenation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/10764229_Effect_of_Pre-Exhaustion_Exercise_on_Lower-Extremity_Muscle_Activation_During_a_Leg_Press_Exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Pre-Exhaustion Exercise on Lower-Extremity Muscle Activation During a Leg Press Exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6209729\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Pre-meal Water Consumption on Energy Intake and Satiety in Non-obese Young Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5223114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of shortened sleep on energy expenditure, core body temperature, and appetite: a human randomised crossover trial <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25566464\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of walking exercise on abdominal fat, insulin resistance and serum cytokines in obese women <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3809630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of \u2018Water Induced Thermogenesis\u2019 on Body Weight, Body Mass Index and Body Composition of Overweight Subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of aerobic and\/or resistance training on body mass and fat mass in overweight or obese adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26202452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of aerobic and resistance training on abdominal fat, apolipoproteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in adolescents with obesity: the HEARTY randomized clinical trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26181634\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of a High vs Moderate Volume of Aerobic Exercise on Adiposity Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25913092\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of sleep deprivation on serum cortisol level and mental health in servicemen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31174214\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber Intake Predicts Weight Loss and Dietary Adherence in Adults Consuming Calorie-Restricted Diets: The POUNDS Lost (Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies) Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5912158\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Addiction, High Glycemic Index Carbohydrates and Obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2493033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTO Gene Associated Fatness in Relation to Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic Traits throughout a Broad Range of Fatness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6710407\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Reduction in Abdominal Than in Upper Arms Subcutaneous Fat in 10- to 12-Year-Old Tennis Players: A Volumetric MRI Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2013\/04000\/Greater_Weight_Loss_from_Running_than_Walking.13.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Weight Loss from Running than Walking during a 6.2-yr Prospective Follow-up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Fiber Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3619301\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of insufficient sleep on total daily energy expenditure, food intake, and weight gain <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4901052\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased Hydration Can Be Associated with Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased salt consumption induces body water conservation and decreases fluid intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4688585\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactions between sleep, stress, and metabolism: From physiological to pathological conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26399868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic adaptation to caloric restriction and subsequent refeeding: the Minnesota Starvation Experiment revisited <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23222084\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional fat changes induced by localized muscle endurance resistance training <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4701627\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resting metabolic rate varies by race and by sleep duration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28414294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and water: not so simple <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3951800\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5373497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress, cortisol, and other appetite-related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6-month changes in food cravings and weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19656312\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue: structural and functional differences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/fulltext\/2007\/07000\/Subcutaneous_Fat_Alterations_Resulting_from_an.20.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subcutaneous Fat Alterations Resulting from an Upper-Body Resistance Training Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4854772\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful weight loss maintenance associated with morning chronotype and better sleep quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1152\/ajplegacy.1960.198.4.757\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survival and body composition of normal and hypothalamic obese rats in acute starvation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1960, journals.physiology.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24327764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effectiveness of facial exercises for facial rejuvenation: a systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21804427\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24632736\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The genetics of fat distribution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20381893\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The genetics of obesity: FTO leads the way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30063432\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The genetic underpinnings of body fat distribution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acewebcontent.azureedge.net\/certifiednews\/images\/article\/pdfs\/ACE%20Weighted%20Vest%20Study%20Complete%20Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Metabolic Cost of Slow Graded Treadmill Walking With a Weighted Vest in Untrained Females <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2013, acewebcontent.azureedge.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627338\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Relationship between Whole Grain Intake and Body Weight: Results of Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4371661\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role for adipose tissue in weight regain after weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6360548\/\">The Role of Fiber in Energy Balance <\/a>(2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone beginning a weight loss journey has some motivations that keep them in check. Maybe you want to lose some belly fat so you can fit into that bodycon dress you bought last summer, or maybe you want to shed a few extra pounds for the sake of your overall health and wellbeing. 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