Question 1

Which part of body loses fat first?

Accepted Answer

Every individual stores fat differently based on their genetics, environmental and lifestyle factors, body type. The order by which one looses fat in the body will also vary alot by the individual, there is no one-pattern-fits-all guideline. On a general note, men tend to loose abdominal fat first while women loose fat around hips, buttocks and thighs first.

Question 2

Does IBS cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

It is not very typical to have weight loss in IBS as compared to Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Due to severe abdominal pain or cramps, persons with IBS may consume less food than they normally would which may lead to weight change but significant weight loss may not be common.

Question 3

Does apple cider vinegar help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, according to some studies it does reduce fat storage, increase fat burning, reduce appetite and improve blood sugar and insulin response. Because of its high acidity, drinking a lot of apple cider vinegar can damage your teeth, hurt your throat, and upset your stomach. So, it is not the right way to loose weight and it should not be used in more quatity for many days.

Question 4

What is considered rapid weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of five percent of body weight over a period of 6 - 12 months in the absence of trying to loose weight is considered an unexplained weight loss. When this weight loss occurs at a pace of more than half to one kilogram per week then it is considered rapid.

Question 5

How much unexplained weight loss is bad?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of five percent of body weight over a period of 6 - 12 months in the absence of trying to loose weight is considered an unexplained weight loss which is not good and needs a doctor's evaluation.

Question 6

Which part of body loses fat first?

Accepted Answer

Every individual stores fat differently based on their genetics, environmental and lifestyle factors, body type. The order by which one looses fat in the body will also vary alot by the individual, there is no one-pattern-fits-all guideline. On a general note, men tend to loose abdominal fat first while women loose fat around hips, buttocks and thighs first.

Which part of body loses fat first?

Which part of body loses fat first?

Related Questions

Does IBS cause weight loss?

Does apple cider vinegar help you lose weight?

What is considered rapid weight loss?

How much unexplained weight loss is bad?

Which part of body loses fat first?

General Physician/ Internal Medicine

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs