5 Surprising reasons why you're gaining weight.

[mnmn]

Found from other place and I thought this was interesting.

 

Lack of Sleep

 

The body functions best when well rested. "When you don't get enough sleep, your body experiences physiological stress and, biochemically, you store fat more efficiently," says May.

When you're tired, you also don't handle stress as well, so you may reach for food as a coping mechanism. Further, you may be taking in extra calories from late-night snacking. Some people think eating might help them get back to sleep, but all it really does is add more calories to their daily total.

Strive to get eight hours of sleep each night.

 

Stress

 

"Our bodies store fuel, slow down metabolism, and dump out chemicals [cortisol, leptin, and other hormones] which are more likely to cause ... obesity in the abdominal region."

 

Medications

 

Some prescription drugs used to treat depression, mood disorders, seizures, migraines, blood pressure, and diabetes can cause weight gain, from a modest amount to as much as 10 pounds per month. Some steroids, hormone replacement therapy, and even oral contraceptives may also cause gradual weight creep. Your medicine cabinet might be the cause of your weight gain if you've gained 5 or more pounds in a month without a change in your lifestyle.

 

Medical Condition

 

The most common medical condition that causes weight gain is hypothyroidism. A deficiency of thyroid hormone can decrease metabolism, causing appetite loss and weight gain.

 

Menopause

 

Women reach menopause at a range of ages, but most are in midlife and are often less physically active than when they were younger. Along with aging comes a natural slowing of metabolism. At the same time, hormonal changes can trigger hunger, depression, and poor sleep.

estrogen favors fat deposition in the lower body, and when you lose this hormone, fat is more likely to be deposited in the midsection (much like men).

[Edge]

Menopause then?

[Zona12]

I receive hormone injections every 3 months. Like adding Nitro to an old Cadillac!

[0069]

Menopause then?

 

Came to the same conclusion. What else could cause my weight gaining...

[PepeLePew]

I receive hormone injections every 3 months. Like adding Nitro to an old Cadillac!

 

You rev out of control and are unable to stop or steer before exploding in a tangled mess of old pig iron and oil?

[Benny10]

You rev out of control and are unable to stop or steer before exploding in a tangled mess of old pig iron and oil?

LOL, what a mess.

[Ferral]

Lack of sleep and stress, that's my excuse right there......and I'm stickin to it!!!