Overeating and eating incorrect foods, as well as consuming a lot of sweet snacks without getting enough exercise, are typical reasons for weight gain. However, there might be some unanticipated causes of your rising waistline that you haven't considered. Hormones, medicine, stress, and other factors can all contribute to weight gain.

Dr. Swathi Reddy (PT), Consultant Physiotherapist and certified diet counselor and MIAP, Motherhood Hospitals, Bengaluru, explains several startling reasons for your sudden weight increase, ranging from not getting enough sleep at night to a medical condition.

You're not getting enough sleep

Sleep is essential for overall health and happiness. Good sleep promotes the release of feel-good chemicals in your body, which reduces stress and improves intestinal health. Inadequate sleep can cause weight gain by disrupting your biological cycle. As a result, having more sleep may aid in weight loss. As a result, having more sleep may aid in weight loss.

Solution

If you have difficulties sleeping, try limiting your screen time before bed, minimizing your coffee intake, going to bed at the same time every night, and being active during the day to make your body weary enough to sleep well.

You are not getting enough whole foods in your diet

If you regularly consume processed foods, switching to a diet rich in whole foods is an easy and effective way to reduce weight and improve many other aspects of your health.

Solution

Dr. Reddy recommends starting by gradually increasing the quantity of nutrient-dense whole foods in your meals and snacks, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds.

You are stressed

Chronic stress is a common problem that can have a negative effect on your weight. Cortisol, a stress hormone, has been shown to increase hunger and desire for extremely flavorful, calorie-dense foods, which can result in weight gain.

Solution

To relieve tension after a long day at work, try relaxation practices such as yoga, meditation, or pranayama. If you believe your stress levels are out of control, speak with a friend or a therapist.

You have an undiagnosed medical issue

Among the health conditions that might cause weight gain include hypothyroidism, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), stress eating, and binge eating disorder. BED is characterized by recurrent bouts of excessive overeating, which can lead to a range of health concerns, including weight gain.

Solution

Consult a medical professional and begin taking medicine to control your medical condition.