by Tina Yord

Created on: January 03, 2010

Although to the majority of people weight gain is related to too much eating, there are also other issues that are among the reasons for weight gain. It is not only the quantity of food that matters, but also other factors, that indirectly and yet persistently influence our weight. Check out some of these below:

1. Lack of sleep

The lack of sleep itself is not really the leading factor for weight gain. But remember how often have you reached the fridge in the middle of the night, looking for some food, in order to cope with the fatigue and the need for sleep. The psychological stress, which your body experiences while not being able to fall asleep is also the reason why you store more fat than usual. Eating late at night means only increasing the calories income and losing the chance to burn these calories. The most dietologists recommend the last meal for the day to be not later than 8PM in the evening.

2. Emotional stress

Today's life is extremely stressful and we spend every our day in a rush for one thing or another. This influences our mood and emotions, and this could also bring a serious dis-balance in our body.

3. Physical inactivity and age

If You have went for regular sports or physical activity and all of a sudden due to some reason you stop, the body turns the muscles into fat, and this leads to weight gain. The body was used to some activity in the past, that has disappeared and it could no longer burn the usual calories income. The metabolism levels get slower and we start gaining weight.

4. Pregnancy

This is one of the main reasons among many women to gain weight. The body structure has changed after pregnancy, and just as well the daily routine has also changed.

5. Smoking

Putting away that nasty habit is healthy, and reasonable solution, but it also leads to gain weight. Ex-smokers start eating more, in order to cheat the old habit of lighting a cigarette. It's also known, that nicotine accelerates the metabolism and just on the contrary - the lack of it, delays it.

The above are just a few reasons why you may be gaining weight. Psychological factors are important part of it, as we tend to overeat or eat the wrong foods when we are under stress. Also, your sleeping pattern influences the eating habits. Overall if you are worried speaking to a doctor may help. They will be able to run full tests and see if there is an underlying cause of your weight gain.

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