Gaining weight or having excess fat does not mean you’re eating a lot more than usual. There are five possible reasons for that weight increase that you’re probably not aware of.
- Too much processed foods – Too much processed foods contain a high number of carbohydrates, sugar, fats, and more additives that are not good for the body.
- PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – An increased number of women who are diagnosed with PCOS have been experiencing gaining weight as one of the symptoms of the said condition.
- Undiagnosed Medical Condition – An example of a condition is Hypothyroidism and Diabetes in which one of the symptoms is weight gain.
- Hereditary – Gaining weight can also be hereditary. Research said that there is an 80% chance to be overweight if the parents or relatives are significantly overweight.
- Lifestyle – An unhealthy lifestyle makes you gain weight even though you don’t eat a lot. An unhealthy lifestyle means too much or less intake of food, too much or lack of sleep, and less physical activities.
These are some of the reasons why you gain weight even though you’re not eating a lot. It still depends on how you take care of your health and body. The Kaiser Medical Center offers various services like Executive Package for a thorough physical check-up.
