Know why losing weight quickly is harder for women

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.