While sometimes it feels like women are the only ones obsessing over their figures, weight loss is a universal struggle, says Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer of Weight Watchers International.

The author of "She Loses, He Loses: The Truth About Men, Women and Weight Loss" chatted with amNewYork recently about the truth when it comes to gender and weight loss.

The sexes can actually teach each other a lot about health, she says. "Women are more knowledgeable about food and food preparation techniques, and also have more experience at dieting than the typical man. Having said that, men have a better understanding of the importance of exercise in terms of total weight management, and they have more experience in keeping the weight off."

Read the full interview and check out amNewYork's special section on women's health.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com