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Of all the differences between men and women's bodies, one of the most baffling to many dieters is the way losing weight differs between the sexes; namely, where you put weight on, where it comes off and how excess weight spreads itself throughout the body.

Men tend to put weight on in concentrated areas such as their stomach first, with that being the first place weight also comes off, once they've embarked on a weight-loss program.

Whereas with women, fat deposits tend to be spread throughout the body, concentrating on certain areas such as the stomach, hips and thighs; something that's "crucial for childbearing," explains Janet Brill, PhD, RD, a Philadelphia-based nutritionist, who told Women's Health that increased fat in these areas means a higher levels of oestrogen, which is necessary for fertility.

"Men and women tend to lose weight differently based on the types of fat they contain and childbearing factors," says Romy Block, MD, an endocrinologist and co-founder of Vous Vitamin. She adds that weight loss is less about your natural body shape and more about genetics, how your hormones work, and your metabolism.

Brill explains that, if the first place you put weight on is your stomach, for example, "you'll likely lose weight from your midsection first as well". Although she does note that if you work out in general and therefore increase your metabolism, that will help to reduce your visceral fat (the dangerous middle-section fat around your organs).

"It's just a modest difference and doesn't count as spot-reducingbut it's something to keep in mind if your body hangs onto belly fat forever."

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