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Is It Actually Harder to Lose Weight When You're Short? Losing weight is hard. But it's

harder for some people than

others due to a variety of factors. Age, activity level, hormones,

starting weight, sleep patterns,

and height all play a role. You've probably heard that it's

more difficult for people who

are shorter to lose weight. And if you're on the shorter

side, maybe you've even

experienced this firsthand. But is it really harder or does it

just seem that way because losing

weight in general isn't easy? We talked to weight-loss

experts to investigate. "Shorter women have to consume

fewer calories to lose weight...if all other

factors are equal," says Luiza Petre, M.D. Even with the same activity level,

your taller friend will be able to

eat more and still lose more weight. And because you have to eat fewer calories

to see weight-loss results (or to maintain

your weight), it can feel a lot harder. Shari Portnoy, Registered Dietitian Lean muscle mass impacts your basal

metabolic rate (BMR), which determines

how many calories your body burns at rest. Activity level plays a role too, but the

higher your BMR is, the less work you have

to do to account for extra calories eaten. "The less weight you

start with, the harder it

is to lose," explains Portnoy. This is the same reason it takes longer to

lose those last 5 pounds than it does to lose

5 pounds at the start of a weight-loss plan. So yesshorter people do

have to eat less than taller

people to lose weight in general. But height isn't the only factor

that determines how many

calories you burn per day. Sleep habits, genetics, hormonal health,

exercise, dieting history, and exercise

also play roles here, says Dr. Petre. One of the ways you can increase your

metabolism is by exercising, and in this

area, short people may have an advantage. Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, Registered Dietitian On the shorter side and not seeing

the weight-loss results you're after?

Here's what to try to troubleshoot. 1. Lift weights:

"Do strength training and develop as much

muscle mass as you can, which in return

burns more calories," says Dr. Petre. 2. Tune in to hunger cues:

"Your body knows what it needs,

so trust it!" says Beckerman. 3. Ballpark your calorie needs:

Use an online calorie calculator where

you can enter your height, weight, and

activity level, suggests Beckerman. 4. Chat with an expert:

A registered dietitian may have

suggestions on how to make

the most of your BMR.

See the article here:
Is It Actually Harder to Lose Weight When You're Short? - Yahoo Lifestyle

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