DECODED: Why is it harder for short people to lose weight


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DECODED: Why is it harder for short people to lose weight

Losing weight is a time taking process, which is influenced by several factors like your sex, age and lifestyle habits. That's why not all diets and exercise suit all. What your friend may find effective and helpful in losing weight, might not work for you. But there is one more thing that determines your weight loss process: Your height. That might come as a surprise to many, but it is true. For shorter people, losing weight is much more difficult than taller ones.
How your height affects your weight
If you and your best friend weigh the same, follow the same diet and follow the same exercise routine, if you are shorter it would take more time for you to lose weight. The reason is that smaller bodies require less energy and thus burn fewer calories.

People with short height naturally have less lean mass. Lean mass includes tissues, muscles, organs, bones, connective tissues. The number of calories you burn with different physical activities depends upon the amount of lean mass in your body. Lean muscle mass affects our basal metabolic rate (BMR), which determines how many calories the body burns at rest. More lean muscle means higher BMR and faster weight loss. Besides, short people also have less muscle as compared to taller people. Both of these factors make it difficult for short people to shed kilos faster than those who are taller.

Some effective weight loss tips for shorter people
It might be difficult for shorter people to shed kilos, but following some simple rules, you can make this journey easy.

Eat less: As short people burn fewer calories, so they need to consume fewer calories. You and your taller friend cannot have the same amount of calories. Eat only as per your need. Do not go overboard and do not indulge in unhealthy food items.

Lift weight: For shorter people, strength training helps a lot in shedding kilos. Weight lifting actually helps to gain muscle mass, which in turn can burn more calories.

Add more protein to diet: Protein intake is important for people trying to shed kilos. Protein is the building block of the cells and is important for the recovery of sore muscles. Besides, you also need to pay attention to your micronutrient intake.
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