1. NOT ENOUGH SLEEP
Did you ever think that all of those late nights and early
morning could contribute to weight gain? One of the
weird reasons you’re gaining weight could be due to
the fact that your body is lacking sleep. When we’re
sleep deprived, there are biochemical changes in our
body that increases hunger, stores fat or even causes
us to feel not as full after eating. There’s also the
chance that if you’re up later, you’re also snacking
later. We might not always be able to get a full night’s
sleep, but we can do our best to try to hit the sack at a
decent hour whenever we can!
Did you ever think that all of those late nights and early
morning could contribute to weight gain? One of the
weird reasons you’re gaining weight could be due to
the fact that your body is lacking sleep. When we’re
sleep deprived, there are biochemical changes in our
body that increases hunger, stores fat or even causes
us to feel not as full after eating. There’s also the
chance that if you’re up later, you’re also snacking
later. We might not always be able to get a full night’s
sleep, but we can do our best to try to hit the sack at a
decent hour whenever we can!
2. YOU’RE STRESSED
Everyone experiences stress and in small amounts, it’s
actually good for us. However, when we’re under
constant stress, our bodies secrete cortisol, known as
the stress hormone, which can increase our appetite.
WebMD notes that in addition to increasing appetite,
cortisol, leptin and other hormones which are released
when we’re stressed, stress can slow down our
metabolism and cause weight gain in the abdominal
area.
3. YOU’RE ALWAYS MULTITASKING
In today’s fast paced world, multitasking seems like the
best way to maximize your time but it can have some
negative side effects. Health.com notes that when we
multitask, we’re not being as efficient as we think we
are. It can slow us down, we make mistakes and it can
stress us out. A study by Emory University found that
task switching actually ruins your ability to control
yourself around food. The reason being is that our
brains have to allocate resources to handle all of the
things we do in a day and if your day consists of a
series of task switching, we won’t be able to make
good decisions when it comes time to eat.
In today’s fast paced world, multitasking seems like the
best way to maximize your time but it can have some
negative side effects. Health.com notes that when we
multitask, we’re not being as efficient as we think we
are. It can slow us down, we make mistakes and it can
stress us out. A study by Emory University found that
task switching actually ruins your ability to control
yourself around food. The reason being is that our
brains have to allocate resources to handle all of the
things we do in a day and if your day consists of a
series of task switching, we won’t be able to make
good decisions when it comes time to eat.
4. YOU’RE OBSESSED WITH THIN
Having a healthy role model or an ideal weight can be
great for weight loss motivation, but studies from
Tilsburg University in the Netherlands found that
surrounding yourself with photos of super fit celebrities
can actually deter you from achieving your health and
fitness goals. The more you admire a model’s super
thin waist, the less attainable it will seem and the more
likely you are to eat unhealthy foods.
Having a healthy role model or an ideal weight can be
great for weight loss motivation, but studies from
Tilsburg University in the Netherlands found that
surrounding yourself with photos of super fit celebrities
can actually deter you from achieving your health and
fitness goals. The more you admire a model’s super
thin waist, the less attainable it will seem and the more
likely you are to eat unhealthy foods.
5. YOUR MEDICATION
We’re usually acutely aware of side effects of
medications we take, but some things like weight gain
aren’t so obvious. If you take certain medications like
anti-depressants, anti-convulsants, migraine
medication, anti-psychotics, beta blockers, diabetes
medications, antihistamines, hormones, cancer-
fighting agents and cholesterol drugs, they might be to
blame for your recent weight gain.
We’re usually acutely aware of side effects of
medications we take, but some things like weight gain
aren’t so obvious. If you take certain medications like
anti-depressants, anti-convulsants, migraine
medication, anti-psychotics, beta blockers, diabetes
medications, antihistamines, hormones, cancer-
fighting agents and cholesterol drugs, they might be to
blame for your recent weight gain.
6. YOU TRAVEL A LOT FOR WORK
Traveling for work can be fun but when you’re
constantly on the road, it can lead to weight gain in the
long run. A study done by the Journal of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine found that those who
travel more than 20 nights per month are 92% more
likely to gain weight. This doesn’t mean that being a
frequent flyer means you’re destined to gain weight.
Plan ahead and look for hotels that have gyms, look for
healthy eateries or cook healthy foods yourself and
always keep healthy snacks on hand.
Traveling for work can be fun but when you’re
constantly on the road, it can lead to weight gain in the
long run. A study done by the Journal of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine found that those who
travel more than 20 nights per month are 92% more
likely to gain weight. This doesn’t mean that being a
frequent flyer means you’re destined to gain weight.
Plan ahead and look for hotels that have gyms, look for
healthy eateries or cook healthy foods yourself and
always keep healthy snacks on hand.
7. You’re Low on Certain Nutrients
If your body is low on certain nutrients such as Vitamin
D, magnesium or iron, it can affect your body in a
number of ways including slowing down the
metabolism. Dr. Robert J. Hedaya of Georgetown
University Medical Center says that we often
compensate for our low energy with sugar, caffeine or
other simple carbs than can result in gaining weight.
Make certain that you’re eating well-rounded meals to
help supplement your iron and magnesium levels. If
you’re low on Vitamin D, it’s not as simple to
supplement so it’s best to consult your doctor to get
the right dosage.
If your body is low on certain nutrients such as Vitamin
D, magnesium or iron, it can affect your body in a
number of ways including slowing down the
metabolism. Dr. Robert J. Hedaya of Georgetown
University Medical Center says that we often
compensate for our low energy with sugar, caffeine or
other simple carbs than can result in gaining weight.
Make certain that you’re eating well-rounded meals to
help supplement your iron and magnesium levels. If
you’re low on Vitamin D, it’s not as simple to
supplement so it’s best to consult your doctor to get
the right dosage.
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