Weight gain can be influenced by various factors including biology, lifestyle, and hormonal differences.
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Here’s a look at how these factors affect weight gain in men and women:
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Generally men have a higher metabolic rate due to more muscle mass, which burns more calories even at rest. But females have a lower metabolic rate, leading to slower calorie burn.
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Testosterone helps in males to maintain muscle mass, which can aid in weight management. But due to hormone fluctuation of estrogen & progesterone, especially during periods, can influence weight gain in women.
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Men tend to store fat around the abdomen, which is associated with higher metabolic activity and women tend to store fat around the hips and thighs, which is less metabolically active.
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Both men and women are prone to weight gain, but the patterns and influencing factors can differ. Men may have a slight advantage due to higher muscle mass and metabolic rate
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