What is unexplained weight gain?
Unexplained weight gain refers to sudden or gradual weight gain without clear dietary, lifestyle, or medical causes. This frustrating phenomenon leaves many people scratching their heads wondering "why am I gaining weight?"
Some potential causes include:
- Hormonal imbalances - Issues with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, testosterone, and insulin can lead to unexplained weight accumulation around the belly, hips, and thighs. Getting your hormones tested can identify any deficiencies or excesses contributing to weight gain.
- Medications - Certain prescription drugs like steroids, antidepressants, and seizures medications are infamous for causing weight gain as a side effect. Discuss alternatives with your doctor.
- Stress - High stress levels stimulate the production of cortisol, which can increase appetite and fat storage around the abdomen. Managing stress through self-care activities like exercise, meditation, yoga etc. can help normalize cortisol and hunger cues.
- Poor sleep - Not getting enough quality sleep fuels the secretion of ghrelin (a hormone that increases appetite) and impairs insulin regulation. Aim for 7-9 hours per night to prevent weight gain.
- Systemic inflammation - Chronic inflammation in the body provokes weight gain by skewing appetite regulation. An anti-inflammatory diet high in omega-3s from fish, nuts, olive oil etc. can help resolve inflammation.
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