Weight Gain in Women

It seems like women and their weight troubles are endless. To have a perfect glass hour shaped figure seems to be a never ending tussle between women and their bodies.

Most of the time the trouble can be solved by regular exercise and diet control but sometimes the issue is skin deep. Here is a peep into what could be the possible cause of understandable weight gain in women.

Most of the drugs that are given to treat hormonal imbalance increase levels of estrogen in the body. This significantly increases fluid retention and hence an increase in the weight. Contraceptive pills (hormone pills), antiseptic drugs, NSAIDs, antidepressants and steroids have weight gain as a major side effect.

These prescribed drugs increase appetite and mood swings. If consumption of these drugs is causing an upheaval in your lifestyle talk to your doctor for an immediate alternative.

Most women have found that stress and boredom in their life has majorly contributed in weight gain. Many find it as the only cause of their excess weight. Stress and boredom often leads to excess indulgence in food.

This increases changes of food related disorders like binge eating. The habit itself is enough to reflect how much weight can be put on.

Most women have been unable to shed off weight after pregnancy. This is one of the most popular troubles. As per studies, it has been found that women, after childbirth, have been unable to take care of their fitness.

Experts say that it is important for women to take care of heir fitness and diet during pregnancy if they want to shed their weight post-delivery. Most common mistake done during pregnancy is eating in excess.

This is not necessarily required, as per experts. Gong for long slow walks and doing certain yoga positions during pregnancy help in healthy weight loss afterwards.

Lack of proper nutrition may be the cause of weight gain. For example lack of enough fatty acids can disturb balance of metabolism leading to weight gain. Fatty acids are found in nuts like almonds and walnuts. These are also found seeds like flaxseed.

If all the above factors are taken care of by you and still you are wondering why you weigh extra, may be your reduced sleeping hours are the culprit.