If you're like any person that has ever had even the slightest
concern over their physique and appearance, you have surely asked
yourself this question. "Why do I keep putting on weight?"
Sometimes, we are confused, upset or disappointed. Maybe even perplexed. Weight gain, although simple in nature, is never linear. In other words, we know if we eat more than we need to we are likely to gain weight. But, that still does not explain why we may be only one pound heavier at the end of August, and three pounds heavier at the end of September. Especially when you recall you ate roughly the same way both of these months.
Many factors play a role in weight gain and weight loss. With that said, let's focus on answering the question presented here.
You may be wondering what is exactly responsible for your weight gain. You think about your eating habits and behaviors, and you are sure you don't eat too much. You may only dine out once a week (if that), and you do try to eat healthy most of the time.
So what gives?
One thing is for sure. There is a high chance you underestimate how much you eat on a daily basis. It can be easy to overlook the fact you snack too frequently, and those calories, no matter how negligible they may seem, do add up over time. Additionally, you may not know some calories found in foods have an extraordinary amount of variance. A granola bar, for instance, apparently contains more calories than an apple. But, did you know a handful of almonds, evidently a smaller intake than either of the above, is likely to contain more calories than both an apple and a granola bar put together? Fat sources are notorious for their calorie content, since each gram of fat contains nine calories, as opposed to just four calories found in both a gram of carbohydrate and protein.
Additionally, how much do you exercise? A walk through the mall while shopping on your weekend does not count as physical activity. If you don't dedicate time strictly to exercise at least three or four times a week, there's a good chance you're not putting the calories you take in, to proper use. If you're not expending the extra calories you've been consuming, they will just be converted to fat in your body. As such, weight gain ensues.
There are many factors contributing to weight gain. If there's a message to takeaway here, it's you probably underestimate how much you eat on a daily basis.
Sometimes, we are confused, upset or disappointed. Maybe even perplexed. Weight gain, although simple in nature, is never linear. In other words, we know if we eat more than we need to we are likely to gain weight. But, that still does not explain why we may be only one pound heavier at the end of August, and three pounds heavier at the end of September. Especially when you recall you ate roughly the same way both of these months.
Many factors play a role in weight gain and weight loss. With that said, let's focus on answering the question presented here.
You may be wondering what is exactly responsible for your weight gain. You think about your eating habits and behaviors, and you are sure you don't eat too much. You may only dine out once a week (if that), and you do try to eat healthy most of the time.
So what gives?
One thing is for sure. There is a high chance you underestimate how much you eat on a daily basis. It can be easy to overlook the fact you snack too frequently, and those calories, no matter how negligible they may seem, do add up over time. Additionally, you may not know some calories found in foods have an extraordinary amount of variance. A granola bar, for instance, apparently contains more calories than an apple. But, did you know a handful of almonds, evidently a smaller intake than either of the above, is likely to contain more calories than both an apple and a granola bar put together? Fat sources are notorious for their calorie content, since each gram of fat contains nine calories, as opposed to just four calories found in both a gram of carbohydrate and protein.
Additionally, how much do you exercise? A walk through the mall while shopping on your weekend does not count as physical activity. If you don't dedicate time strictly to exercise at least three or four times a week, there's a good chance you're not putting the calories you take in, to proper use. If you're not expending the extra calories you've been consuming, they will just be converted to fat in your body. As such, weight gain ensues.
There are many factors contributing to weight gain. If there's a message to takeaway here, it's you probably underestimate how much you eat on a daily basis.
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