Tag: Weight Gain

Most people take the time out of our grocery shopping to browse the aisles with chocolates and candies. And, if you're one of them, you're...

From food storage to toiletries, carry bags to water bottles, we're quite dependent on plastic. There's no question about the convenience, be it in...

With products on supermarket shelves proudly sporting the labels "fat-free," "low-fat," and "reduced-fat," it's natural for people to hesitate before consuming fats. However, the...

Holiday staples like apples, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are high in beneficial nutrients and fiber. These foods not only boost your immunity, but also prevent unhealthy snacking tendencies. Meat lovers may opt for turkey, a high-protein, low-calorie choice that won't harm their cholesterol levels. Cooking with cinnamon is also a great way to keep your blood sugar levels stable and preventing insulin resistance that can further benefit your weight-loss goals.

The typical Western diet is abundant in high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a highly processed food sugar that's hurting our health. In the body, HFCS disrupts hormones that control lipid balance and inflammation. The result is larger, bigger fat cells and increased inflammatory markers. HFCS even increases ghrelin, the appetite hormone that enhances food intake. You'll be more likely to feel hungry after eating, leading to a greater risk of weight gain and poor overall health.

Stretch marks are one among the various changes your body undergoes during pregnancy. Around 43-88% chances of developing stretch marks during pregnancy.Oakley, Amanda, Steve Bhimji,...

To maintain a healthy body weight, consume healthy foods in moderation. Breakfast cereals, gluten-free products, vegan cheese, and agave nectar contain refined carbs and sugars that may contribute to unexpected weight gain. Similarly, having too many avocados and adding too much coconut oil to your food increase your calories resulting in weight gain. Trail mixes are healthy snacks but going overboard with them may disappoint you.

While soups are on the list of healthy foods and marvelous appetizers, treating yourself to a bowl of soup on a chilly day can...

Sudden increase in breast size can be alarming. However, hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy and periods can all cause the breasts to change size over time. These changes are temporary. Weight gain can also cause an increase. Breast cancer, also characterized by enlarged breasts, can be detected early on using a breast self-examination. Evaluate all possible causes to determine the root of the problem.

Managing hormones might optimize your weight loss regime. High levels of leptin, the hunger hormone, lead to overeating. Manage leptin by reducing your consumption of fructose and getting adequate sleep. High levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, increases appetite and causes overeating. Manage it with stress-relieving techniques. Additionally, cut down on caffeine and exercise regularly. Lastly, low levels of estrogen and testosterone cause fat gain. They can be managed with supplements and strength training.

There’s a healthy way to gain muscle, just like losing weight. Genetics play a part with factors like satellite cells, which are linked to muscle growth, and distribution of muscle fiber type. You’ll also be able to work out harder if you have a high VO2 max, the maximum capacity of oxygen consumption during physical activity. Aerobic exercise is the best way to boost it! Ultimately, gaining 1 to 2 pounds of muscle a week is safest.

Hormones have a significant influence on weight loss and gain, so keep them balanced. Ghrelin, the hunger hormone, increases with stress, lack of sleep, and physical inactivity. The stress hormone cortisol shoots through the roof when you’re feeling tense. As levels rise, fat accumulates and leads to weight gain. Even excess estrogen makes fat cells grow, but avoiding high dairy and meat intake will promote balance.

Many people enjoy drinking alcohol for pleasure though alcohol is mainly empty calories and can lead to weight gain. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram but no vitamins or minerals. Some alcoholic beverages include significant calories as a result of the mixers used to make the drinks. Sugar syrup is a standard ingredient in cocktails that adds to the calorie count. Reducing alcohol consumption can help you on your weight loss journey.

Artificial sweeteners have been around for a few years now, helping you pamper your sweet tooth. If you have diabetes, then these artificial sweeteners let you eat sweet dishes without the guilt of raising your sugar levels. A popular diet myth is that switching to artificial low-calorie sweeteners will keep the extra pounds away. The truth is that while you save 30 odd calories for every cuppa sweetened with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, your body feels cheated of the sugar fix the artificial sweeteners promise and you can end up gaining weight craving for more. 

Weight gain is justified if you are binging on unhealthy food and not exercising. However, some health conditions also lead to weight gain. Menopause, PCOS, depression, hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, prolactinoma, and IBS are some of the medical conditions that can result in weight gain due to the changes in the body. GEtting it diagnosed at the right time, eating healthy, and exercising can help you prevent weight gain due to these problems.