10 Surprising Reasons You are Gaining Weight
Overeating and lack of exercise are the usual causes of weight gain. But these are not the only reasons. There are people who seem to do everything right yet still gain weight or are unable to shed their kilos. Here are 10 surprising reasons you are gaining weight: 1. Lack of sleep When you're up late, you tend to do some late-night snacking , which means more calories. Also, when you're sleep deprived, changes in your hormone levels increase hunger and appetite, making you feel not as full after eating and thus eat more. 2. Medications Many anti-depressant medications cause weight gain, when taken over long-term. Other common medicines that cause weight gain include birth control pills, excess hormones for hormone therapy, steroids, beta-blockers for heart disease and blood pressure, anti-seizure meds , breast cancer medications like Tamoxifen , some treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, migraine and heartburn medications. All those health conditions can be addressed by taking...