The 9 reasons why you could be gaining weight even though you're exercising
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Most of the
time, exercise can help with weight loss, but that's not always the case.
Sometimes there are other factors at play that can cause you to gain weight
even when you're trying to lose it. Here are some reasons you could be gaining
weight even if you're exercising and trying to lose weight.
Most of the
time, exercise can help with weight loss, but that's not always the case.
Sometimes there are other factors at play that can cause you to gain weight
even when you're trying to lose it.
Here are
some reasons you could be gaining weight even if you're exercising and trying
to lose weight.
1.0You're eating too much.
2.0...
Or you aren't eating enough.
3.0You're
not mixing up your workout routine.
5.0You
need more rest.
Diet, exercise, and
recovery play a huge role in weight loss. Not prioritizing rest and recovery
can halt weight loss and even cause you to gain weight.
According to Daily Burn, sleep deprivation throws off our
hunger-regulating hormones, which can lead to an increase in cravings. Sleep
deprivation also increases the release of the stress hormone cortisol which
both increases appetite and causes the mitochondria in the cells that digest
fuel to shut down.
6.0You're
not accounting for normal weight fluctuation throughout the day.
You may not be gaining
weight per se, you may just be experiencing normal weight fluctuations that
occur for many reasons, including after you eat, drink, or exercise.
According to Livestrong, it's normal for your weight to fluctuate
between two to ten pounds throughout the day.
The site suggests weighing yourself at the same time each day while
wearing the same outfit and using the same scale to more accurately monitor
your weight.
7.0You're
not drinking enough water
According to Dr. Lori
Shemek, mild dehydration can lead to weight gain because it can cause chronic
feelings of hunger. These feelings of hunger can lead to snacking in excess or
eating needlessly large portion sizes.
"The next time hunger or a craving appears, drink an 8 oz. glass of
water," Dr. Shemek advised on her website. "Wait a couple of minutes
and you'll be amazed at how quickly the craving or hunger disappears."
8.0It's
water weight.
In addition to our total
body weight being composed of 50-60% water, diets high in sugar and sodium can
cause us to retain water.
But, gaining water weight during your weight loss journey isn't
necessarily a bad thing.
"This doesn't mean that you're retaining water in an unhealthy way-
your body is just adjusting to your healthier eating habits," Ashvini
Mashru, R.D., author of "Small Steps to Slim" told Women's Health.
9.0It
could be related to your period.
It's normal to experience a
bit of additional bloating and weight gain during your menstrual cycle.
Fortunately, this weight gain is typically temporary because it has to
do with water retention, according to Healthy Women.
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