Can't control weight gain?

soniya
By soniya

Lack of Sleep
Many a time, we end up compromising on our sleep. However, when we don’t get enough sleep, the body goes through physiological stress. As a result, it ends up storing fat more effectively than ever. In the process, we stock far more calories than we require, resulting in weight gain. Symptoms that indicate lack of sleep and inadequate rest are fatigue and low energy levels. Always make sure you meet your daily sleep requirement if you want to keep your weight under check.

Stress
Being under stress for a prolonged period triggers a bio-chemical process in our body wherein our metabolism slows down. This means that even if you stick to your daily requirement of calories, you might still be putting on weight, courtesy the slowdown of metabolism system. Moreover, such stress causes weight gain specifically around your waist. So, if your waist line has been on a constant rise, you need to pay attention to your stress levels.

Medication
Some drugs meant to deal with depression, migraines and blood pressure and even those taken during hormone replacement therapy may lead to weight gain. These drugs have various effects on the body, from an increase in appetite to rise in the body’s insulin levels. Very often, it’s hard to point out the exact drug that’s causing weight gain because different drugs have different effects on the body. In this case, consult your doctor.

Medical condition
A deficiency of the thyroid hormone, known as hypothyroidism is a common medical condition that leads to weight gain. The medical condition decreases metabolism, causes appetite loss and leads to weight gain. Feeling lethargic or sleeping too much are symptoms of hypothyroidism.

By soniya• 10 Feb 2010 13:52
soniya

Tutor, that will also work..

By anonymous• 10 Feb 2010 13:50
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

duhh

really? we thought it was magic!!! hehe

i'd say

stick to whole foods + drink lots of water and green tea

no sugar, no salt, no white flour, no fast foods, lots of vegis and fruits and sleep at least 3 hours after last meal.

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By indigo_res• 10 Feb 2010 13:43
Rating: 4/5
indigo_res

I had a see-saw with my weight gain all my life

I went up to 128 Kg and came down to 84 Kg

Again went up to 123 Kg and now maintaining 90 Kg for last one year.

From my experience there is only equation for waight gain

Calories taken in > Calories spent = Waight gain

Calories taken in < Calories spent = Waight loss

Calories taken in = Calories spent = Maintain weight

By soniya• 10 Feb 2010 13:32
soniya

hey hey niki, hang on man...i m perfectly alright and much better in shape..lolzzz..Infact my strict daily regime has made my husband to follow the same..i just thought that i shld share this it with others..

By anonymous• 10 Feb 2010 13:28
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

soniya cut down ur intakes and workout daily , excersise for 45 minutes (like brisk walking etc.)..say no to pizza,KFC, BURGER KING junk foods...avoid oily and junk food follow it strictly for atleast six months, if possible have chapathis instead of rice..avoid red meat (like mutton, beef etc)..have plenty of fish (fish curry not fry)..or u can try chicken as well..drink lemon juice..i hope this info will help u to reduce weight...all the best.

By soniya• 10 Feb 2010 12:48
soniya

very true rezy..this is what i have been following since last 10yrs..

By anonymous• 10 Feb 2010 12:46
anonymous

... BAADSHAH ...

By afrinnabees• 10 Feb 2010 12:46
afrinnabees

Though i love slleping i cant sleep for 8 hrs its impossible for my daily routine.....

By soniya• 10 Feb 2010 12:42
soniya

I m really the one who completes 8hr of sleep everyday..no matter how much my baby or my household chores keeps me busy, but i try to take a nap..

I m really not a gr8 thinker or a philospher..so the word STRESS has no place in my dictionary..

I have never come across any strong doses of medicines in my life..Nor i have any medical pblm as mentioned in the last..

how about u guys??

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