10 Surprising Reasons Why You’re STILL Gaining Weight

6. Your medications need to be re-assessed.

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You’re not stressed. You’re sleeping well. You’re doing all you can possibly do in order to lose weight. But it’s still not happening. What could be the culprit? If you can’t figure it out, try checking your medicine cabinet. The pills that you are taking just might be the reason why you couldn’t shave off those annoying kilos.

You might not be eating anything salty, but there are some birth control pills that cause water retention. There are also some medications that can cause you to eat more. Scary! To avoid these medications, always consult your doctor before taking any.

7. You are lacking in some essential nutrients.

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Nutrients? Wait, I’m taking multivitamins each morning. I shouldn’t be lacking in essential nutrients. Well, echoing the sentiments in number 6, you need to study the medications that you’re taking. Your multivitamins could have soaring levels of vitamin C and other essential nutrients, but it may have low levels of iron, magnesium, or vitamin D. Lack of these equally essential nutrients can cause your metabolism to slow down or reduce your energy levels.

8. You drink too much alcohol.

Let’s make this clear: you don’t have to give up your glass of wine. In fact, there are some studies saying that red wine can help you in losing weight. But if you’re partying every night and you’re always hung over in the morning, then alcohol just might be your frenemy. Remember that you don’t always eat calories – sometimes you drink them. And don’t forget, alcohol is highly calorific!

9. You have a certain medical condition.

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Ever felt like you are gaining weight and just couldn’t help it? It could be more than your diet, your hydration, your medication, or your activity level. Your weight gain might have less to do with calories and metabolism and more to do with your health. Hyperthyroidism can cause your appetite to increase so you eat more. Cushing’s Syndrome causes your cortisol levels to soar. Or it can be an unlikely condition. For example, musculoskeletal conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, osteoarthritis, or hip pain can force you to cut down on your activity levels.

10. You are getting older.

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Wait, don’t go! Who isn’t getting older? Even my preschooler is getting older, for crying out loud. Then again, it is a biological fact that our metabolism slows down as we get older. To lose weight quickly, many experts say that food is a more vital factor compared to exercise. However, for long-term weight maintenance and to make sure metabolism stays on our side, it is very important to keep living an active lifestyle.