It's well known that the way weight gain/loss is handled in this game results in sims almost inevitably gaining significant amounts of weight over time. If you're finding your Sims are packing on the pounds in The Sims 4, you're not alone. Many players have noticed that Sims can gain weight rather easily, and it can be frustrating to manage. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help your Sims shed those extra kilos and maintain a healthy lifestyle. From in-game activities to clever tricks, we'll explore various methods to achieve your desired Sim physique.
Fitness Activities
Gym Workouts
Have your Sim go to the gym and workout. There’s a gym in Willow Creek and one in Oasis Springs. One of the most straightforward ways to help your Sims lose weight is through regular exercise. Gyms are readily available in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs, providing a convenient location for workouts. If your Sim is energized you can click on the floor and direct them to do exercises. If you don't want to go to the gym, purchase fitness equipment and tell them to use it. Fortunately, once you direct a Sim to use fitness equipment enough they will begin to do so autonomously sometimes.
Home Fitness
For a more personalized approach, consider purchasing fitness equipment for your Sim's home. This allows them to exercise at their convenience. Fortunately, once you direct a Sim to use fitness equipment enough they will begin to do so autonomously sometimes. This is especially useful for Sims with busy schedules or those who prefer to workout in a more private setting.
Treadmills and Weightlifting
My favorite way to keep my Sims fit is to add side-by-side treadmills, then have them workout. Better yet, I often add a TV in view and have them watch the Cooking Channel (or another learning channel) at the same time. Then both Sims raise their fitness, social, fun, and cooking all at the same time. Treadmills are excellent for weight loss, while weightlifting options will tend to bulk up the Sim with muscle.
Biking
Your adult Sim can purchase and ride a bike… IF you have a bonus Grim bike from that event. If you have access to a bike, encourage your Sim to cycle around town. This is a fun and effective way to burn calories and explore the neighborhood.
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Traits and Aspirations
The Active Trait
While you have your Sim in CAS in ‘Full Edit Mode‘, or when you are creating or aging up your Sim, you can give them the Active Trait. The Active trait makes Sims more energetic and enjoy physical activities. This can motivate them to exercise more often and maintain a healthy weight.
Athletic Aspiration
‣ For regular gameplay you choose any athletic aspiration when you either create a sim, or when they age up to teen or young adult. The athletic aspiration category gives the high metabolism bonus trait. Same as the other aspiration categories give their own bonus trait. Choosing an athletic aspiration provides a high metabolism bonus trait, which helps Sims burn calories faster.
Cheating Traits
‣ If I’m going to ‘cheat in the trait‘, I use the cas.fulleditmode option. Swap the sim to the new aspiration category you want the trait for. Turn the cas.fulleditmode cheat on. Take them into CAS. Use the check mark in CAS vs the X option and when you go out they should have a bonus aspiration trait. If you don’t want an additional bonus aspiration trait and just want to switch to a new bonus aspiration trait, then make sure they are on their original aspiration category when you go into CAS with the cas.fulleditmode cheat and then switch to the new aspiration category (actual aspiration within the category doesn’t matter) and accept the change. When you exit CAS they’ll have the new aspiration bonus trait and the old aspiration bonus trait will be removed. ‣ Or… you can just cheat the High Metabolism Trait onto your Sim as follows:
- Make sure the Sim you want to add the trait to is the selected/active Sim.
- Open the cheat box. (Press Shift+Control+C to open the cheat console box.)
- Type in the following exactly, including the space: traits.equiptrait TraitHigh_Metabolism
- Press enter.If you're not opposed to using cheats, you can directly add the High Metabolism Trait to your Sim. This will help them lose weight more easily.
Food and Drink
"Taste of Diet" Ice Cream
The Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack includes the ice cream maker. With it you can make “Taste of Diet” ice cream. After your Sim eats 2-3 servings of this ice cream they will lose weight. If you have the Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack, you can make "Taste of Diet" ice cream. This special treat helps Sims lose weight when consumed.
Slimify Serum
The Get to Work Expansion Pack allows your scientist Sim to create the “Slimify Serum”. The Get to Work Expansion Pack allows your scientist Sim to create the “Slimify Serum”. If you have the Get to Work Expansion Pack, your scientist Sim can invent the Slimify Serum. This potion instantly helps Sims shed pounds.
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Addressing Common Challenges
Maintaining Individuality
I know that jogging/using the treadmill is a good way for sims to lose weight, but I feel like it hurts the individuality of my sims if they ALL regularly do these actions regardless of whether it suits their personality. It's understandable to want your Sims to maintain their individuality, even while trying to manage their weight. While jogging or using the treadmill is effective, it might not suit every Sim's personality.
Weight Gain Over Time
It's well known that the way weight gain/loss is handled in this game results in sims almost inevitably gaining significant amounts of weight over time. Many players find that their Sims gain weight over time, regardless of their lifestyle. This can be frustrating, but there are ways to combat this issue, as outlined above.
Children and Younger Sims
Also, these actions aren't available to children and younger sims. Keeping children and younger Sims active can be a challenge, as they don't have access to the same workout options as adults. Encourage them to play outdoors and engage in active hobbies.
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