Weight loss: Where do people lose weight first? | The Times of India (2024)

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Where do most people lose weight first? ›

The first place men typically lose weight is the belly, while women tend to lose weight all over, but hold onto weight in their thighs and hips, Dr. Block explains.

Where do you notice weight loss first? Body-weight loss is usually noticed around the belly, waistline, and thighs first. This is because your body stores fat in different locations. For instance, men hold more fat around their belly, while women store it on their thighs and hips.

The correct answer is that fat is converted to carbon dioxide and water. You exhale the carbon dioxide and the water mixes into your circulation until it's lost as urine or sweat. If you lose 10 pounds of fat, precisely 8.4 pounds comes out through your lungs and the remaining 1.6 pounds turns into water.

The pounds you shed are essentially the byproducts of that process. They are excreted in the form of water—when you sweat and pee—and carbon dioxide, when you exhale. In fact, the lungs are the primary excretory organ for fat.

According to data from randomised controlled trials, Ozempic supports weight loss of around 1kg or around 1.1% of body weight after one month. After two months, it's around 2kg or 2.2% of body weight.

Visceral fat tends to be the first type you'll lose if you start exercising more. Along with regular exercise, try to get up and take breaks regularly during the day if you sit too much.

Men commonly lose weight through their trunk and glutes first, says Jeffrey Crespin, M.D., M.B.A., gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist. In fact, a 2017 study published in The Physician and Sports Medicine journal found that men are more likely to lose weight around their trunk area first than women.

If we only lose a little bit of weight when we poop, why do we feel so much slimmer finally pooping after being constipated or after a large meal? It's because pooping reduces gas and bloating. This generally helps you feel more comfortable.

Fat is literally stored potential energy. Your body will always use fat first before going after muscle.

Any color on the ketone strip, from pink to purple, indicates fat burning (ketosis). Some people get a darker ketone strip color and achieve the same weight loss results as someone with a lighter color. Your “positive” color result can vary throughout the day for many reasons.

What does fat look like in urine? ›

What does fat look like in urine? You can't see the fat in urine with your eyes. Fat breaks down into water, which leaves the body as dissolved substances in urine.

Stubborn fat is more metabolically active and can lead to serious health problems. The most stubborn areas of fat are the abdomen, arms, and thighs. Strategies for reducing stubborn fat include exercise and diet. Non-surgical treatments like Coolsculpting and weight loss supplements can also be effective.

Where do women lose weight first? Women tend to lose weight in their legs first, from both muscle and fat loss. Women have more body fat than men in general, especially in the hips and thighs. This can change during menopause, when women tend to experience fat gain, particularly in the central parts of their body.

Water can be a helpful part of a weight loss journey. It's 100% calorie-free, may help you burn more calories, and may even suppress your appetite if consumed before meals. The benefits are even greater when you replace sugary beverages with water. It can be a simple way to reduce sugar and calorie intake.

Stubborn fat is more metabolically active and can lead to serious health problems. The most stubborn areas of fat are the abdomen, arms, and thighs. Strategies for reducing stubborn fat include exercise and diet. Non-surgical treatments like Coolsculpting and weight loss supplements can also be effective.

Once love handles appear, biology makes them tough to ditch. “You lose fat in the reverse order that you deposit it,” says Westcott. “And typically for men, the last place they lose fat is that midsection area—the first place they put it on.”