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Name: Mel
Question:
We are doing a weight loss challenge at work, and we are trying to decide which is better to judge by: actual pounds lost or percentage of total weight lost. Which is more fair for all candidates considering we have both sexes and a myriad of ages, and weights?
Answer:
What an interesting question..... Since men and women have different weight loss experiences, it really doesn't matter if you look at percentage or actual # of pounds, men usually lose more faster because of their body chemistry. Perhaps you could do this as 2 teams, each having the same # of males and females or 2 seperate challenges -- men challenging men and women challenging women.... Best of luck! Be well, Dr. Denise Lamothe Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Weight and Eating Issues Author of The Taming Of The Chew: A Holistic Guide to Stopping Compulsive Eating * Read Dr. Lamothe's guest transcripts * Visit www.DeniseLamothe.com Information provided by Denise Lamothe is not intended as a substitute for a visit to your own personal health care professional. Please read our disclaimer.