8 Reasons You May Be Putting on Weight without Even Realizing It

Every year when it gets closer to summer we all go through this phase of wanting to shape up and lose weight. But how do we put on all that excess weight? If you eat a diet of fast food and sweets – it’s a no brainer. But if you try to be healthy and be conscious of your diet all year round, yet you’re still putting on weight we see how it can be quite annoying. But our bodies are complex and while a lot of the time food is the main reason for excess weight, it’s not the only thing that affects us. So we thought it would be a good idea to explore 8 other reasons you may be putting on weight without even realizing it.

1. Stress
Stress is a big factor when it comes to our health. It can trigger our body into producing certain hormones that will make us constantly hungry, which can lead to overeating or indulging in sugary snacks. It can also make us sleep badly, which also means that our body doesn’t get enough rest and therefore can’t function properly which can lead to weight gain. Stress is just bad for us, so try your best to avoid it or find ways to manage it through careful planning, having some “me time”, yoga, meditation, exercising or any other way that works for you.

2. Hormones
If you’re eating well, exercising, you’re not really stressed and haven’t had any sudden lifestyle changes recently but you’re still gaining weight there might be a bigger underlying issue. A lot of the time it could be hormone imbalances that are messing up your metabolism and causing you to gain weight. It’s always a good idea to go to the doctor and check up on your hormones to see what’s up and how you can fix it.

3. Antibiotics
While you’re battling some sort of infection with antibiotics you might notice that you’re gaining weight. That sometimes happens because antibiotics can really mess with your gut bacteria and throw your metabolism off. We’re not saying you should quit taking antibiotics, after all, fighting off the infection is more important than gaining a little bit of weight. Just know that it could be one of the causes and if that’s the case it’ll all level out once you’re done with the antibiotics.