Listen to Story Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's experience at the Paris Olympics, where she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the 50kg-weight limit, has brought attention to the unique challenges women face when trying to lose weight quickly compared to men. Dr Arpana Jain, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, told IndiaToday.in that rapid weight loss can be particularly challenging for women and is not always advisable.
"The body's metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle factors all play a role in how easily someone can lose weight. While some women might see quick results through strict dieting or intense exercise, it's crucial to remember that sustainable weight loss is usually gradual," she explained. Dr Jain noted that women often weigh less in the morning due to overnight water loss through breathing, sweating, and urination.
This temporary decrease in weight usually reverses throughout the day as the body retains water from food and drinks . Rapid weight loss can be particularly challenging for women and is not always advisable. (Photo: Getty Images) "Most people weigh less in the morning due to overnight fasting and the loss of water weight through respiration and perspiration.
But, throughout the day, food and fluid intake, along with fluctuations in water retention and digestive waste, can cause an increase in weight by the evening," said Dr Anish Nagpal, Laparoscopic Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon & Gastro Surgeon, Shalby Hospit.