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Controlling your weightWomen's health & fitness guideWoman make up for the biggest majority of people who go on diets by a variety of means such as joining diet clubs, trying quick fixes and fad diets; they also account for the main bulk of low calories and diet foods buyers. So what are the main causes of weight gain and what can a women do to lose the weight and ensure that is stays off? The causes of weight gain There are numerous reasons why we gain weight and very often there is more than one factor as to the reason why we put on weight, listed below are some of the main reasons for weight gain. Eating too much This of course should be common knowledge, the more we eat then the more exercise we need to burn off the calories; otherwise they just help to pile on the pounds. While the numbers of calories that we take in have to amount to less than those we are burning off we also have to take into account the actual calories themselves and what type they are, for example if they are fat, carbohydrate or calories from protein. Dieting As funny as it sounds dieting also can put on weight, this is because if you restrict yourself too much then your body will go into starvation mode and it will start to break down muscle in order to keep its fat reserve. The type of food you eat A lot seems to depend on the type of food you are eating, obviously if you are eating a lot of fast food with very high fat then you put on weight more than if you were eating a healthier diet which includes plenty of fresh vegetables and all the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals. Under active thyroid gland Sometimes weight gain isn't all about what we do or don't eat or the amount of exercise we have, a person with an under active thyroid gland can put on weight and if you suspect this might be your problem then a doctors advice should be sought. Prescription medication Some medications that are prescribed for other conditions might be a contributing factor to your weight gain, medications such as HRT, the contraceptive pill and steroids could all be a cause. You should always ask your doctor about this if you are taking any medication as this could be the main reason why you are putting on the pounds. Allergies to foods An allergy could be behind your weight gain; this type of allergy is called a delayed reaction or intolerance and one of the symptoms is weight gain. What you can do to help yourself If you think you are gaining weight due to medication or think that a condition you have might be contributing to the cause then seek the advice of your doctor. If however you are putting on the pounds through bad diet then of course you should change your lifestyle to a healthier one. The best way to achieve this is by sticking to a sensible calorie controlled diet and getting into an exercise routine daily. |
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