It's not just food. 5 non-obvious reasons for weight gain
The non-obvious causes of weight gain are named (photo: Freepik)
Weight gain isn't just about unhealthy eating or lack of physical activity. There are less obvious factors that can affect your numbers on the scales, reports Eating well.
Menstruation
Menstruation often leads to bloating, water retention, and temporary weight gain.
During this time, it's best to focus on taking care of your body. Eat fiber and electrolytes to help your body.
In addition, some medications, such as antidepressants, corticosteroids, and contraceptives, can have a side effect of weight gain.
Eat a lot of salty foods
If you consume a lot of salt on a regular basis, it can quickly affect your weight. Eating salty foods causes water retention. It can also cause swelling and constipation.
You have been building muscle
Regular exercise is a scientifically proven method of losing weight, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the weight will fall off. Depending on the type of workouts you do, you can still lose weight while building muscle.
Stress and hormones
When you are stressed, your body releases cortisol, which stimulates appetite and fat storage in the abdomen. In addition, during stress, people often reach for unhealthy foods that contain a lot of fat and sugar, "eating away" stress.
Insufficient sleep
Lack of sleep disrupts hormonal balance, in particular, increases the level of ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and decreases the level of leptin (the satiety hormone), which can lead to overeating.
It is worth setting a sleep schedule, going to bed, and getting up at the same time. Turn off gadgets at least an hour before bedtime, and stop eating 2-3 hours before.
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