Causes of weight gain

Odds are that you’ve gained weight if you start to feel your pants tugging tightly around your waist or your blouse buttons begin to pop.
What causes weight gain?
As we’ve heard over and over again, consuming more calories than we are burning results in weight gain. According to Home Remedies Web, physical, nutritional and mental imbalances in the body and mind may lead to weight gain.
Physical, nutritional and mental imbalances
Physical imbalances may occur when there are stored toxins in our digestive tract. This may lead to a lack of energy, which may cause us to eat high sugar and fatty foods which can lead to weight gain. To learn more about boosting your energy levels, click here .
Nutritional imbalances exist when the body lacks essential nutrients that it requires to function optimally. This could be due to eating too much junk or processed foods, in which most nutrients are either destroyed or are completely absent. Try eating a balanced diet daily.
Mental and emotional imbalances caused by stress and anxiety could lead us to consuming comfort foods. Comfort foods are foods that are usually high in either fat or sugar, such as creamy pasta dishes or cakes and pastries.
Researchers believe that we can make better food choices if we first correct these imbalances. Making healthier food choices will help us from gaining weight.  For example, try eating fruits instead of biscuits when wanting a snack.
Other causes of weight gain
Weight gain may be also caused by: a genetic predisposition to store excess calories as fat; adopting a diet that isn’t balanced; medications (such as some birth control pills or antidepressants); and some medical conditions.
Always consult your doctor if you feel that you are gaining weight, and cannot understand why. In addition, he/she will advise you on the appropriate form of treatment which usually involves a change in eating habits as well as physical activity.

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