Do guys really lose weight faster and easier than women? Why is that?

Question

Do guys really lose weight faster and easier than women? Why is that?
Hi guys, Sarimah Ibrahim here. I am the host of the inaugural Asiaedition of US realitycompetition series, The Biggest Loser Asia! Watch The Biggest Loser Asia Every Tuesday pm Asia pm THWIB only on Hallmark Channel. I have been asking questions about health on Yahoo! Answers Malaysia in the last few weeks. This is my fourth question. Please let me know what are your opinions.

Answer

Yes. Men do typically lose weight faster and easier than women. This phenomenon is due to a mans on average higher metabolism. A mans higher metabolism comes from a typically higher muscle mass and muscle burns more calories. Also, men are typically larger than women and just maintaining biomass is an increase on calorie demand therefore a calorie burner. On the other side of the coin, women have other biological goals than men do and that would be to have reserves in order to support the creation, development and birth of children as well as provide those children with milk.