In The Sims 4, interacting with Sims and the world around them is one of the main gameplay aspects outside of building and creating Sims. While players can make their Sims however they want to in Create-A-Sim, once they enter live mode, there's a chance their Sims will change.
Just like in reality, a Sim's appearance will change as they age and go about their day-to-day activities. One of the ways that they can be different is by losing or gaining weight. For the most part, changing weight in The Sims 4 is straightforward. It can occur naturally, but Simmers can influence their appearances through activities and more instant methods.
How to Gain Weight in The Sims 4
There are a few ways that Sims can change their weight, but it will fluctuate depending on their hobbies and diet. For example, if Sims don't exercise and eat lots of Quick Meals or junk food, they will slowly gain weight over time. Sims who can get pregnant will also gain weight naturally during their pregnancies.
Players who want their Sims to gain weight quickly can purchase a body-altering potion from the Rewards Store. Insta-Large can be bought for 750 Satisfaction Points. Sims can earn Satisfaction Points by completing Aspiration Tasks. As soon as a Sim drinks the Insta-Large, they will become bigger.
How to Lose Weight in The Sims 4
Just like food affects weight gain, it can also affect weight loss. Sims who eat many health-conscious meals and vegetables are likelier to lose or stay the same weight regardless of their exercise habits.
Exercise is the best way to lose weight and put on muscle quickly in The Sims 4. The type of exercise also dictates how a Sims body will change. Sims who exercise with a punching bag, go rock climbing, or lift weights will put more bulk muscle in their arms and legs. If they do it consistently, they will be ripped in no time.
Sims can also focus on more cardio and flexibility-based workouts if they don't want to gain too much muscle. Going for jogs, using a treadmill, or doing yoga will cause Sims to lose weight and give them abs, but it doesn't affect their arms and legs as much.
Players can also purchase a potion from the Rewards Store called Insta-Lean, which makes Sims skinnier. It will also reduce any muscle gain.
Another fast option is to use a cheat to have full control over a Sim's weight. Players must do the following to activate cheats:
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Open the cheat text box
- CTRL + SHIFT + C (PC)
- COMMAND + SHIFT + C (Mac)
- Hold all four triggers (Console)
- Type in testingcheats true
- Hit Enter
Players can use the full edit cheat to access all the features in Create-A-Sim, including changing a Sims body and facial features. To activate full edit mode, type in the cheat cas.fulleditmode and hit Enter. The next time players go to Create-A-Sim, they can change their Sim's weight as they please.
The Sims 4 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.