In a percentage-lost based Weight Loss contest, will fat people have an advantage?
The contest is a month long. If I am just out of shape and could stand to lose a few pounds, will people who are overweight have an easier time losing a larger percentage of their weight?
You would actually need to lose less weight to hit the same percentage. For example, if you weigh 200 lbs and want to lose 20%, you would need to lose 40 lbs. A person who weighs 300 lbs would have to lose 60 lbs. You might think it’s easier for the heavy person to drop the weight because they have a lot extra but that’s not the case if they are on A Healthy Weight Loss plan. You have a good chance of winning the contest if you stick to a Healthy Diet and exercise plan.
