Top weightgain resaons

If you are struggling with weight gain you're not alone.  Millions of people are overweight and many want to correct their problem and lose weight.  In order to lose weight you'll need to find a good diet and exercise plan.  You'll also need to be ready to lose weight.  Many people lose weight only to quickly put the weight back on again once the diet is over.

What causes people to become overweight?  The answer is complex and may differ from person to person.  What we do know is that weight gain may be caused by physical reasons, psychological reasons or both.  The best way to get on track for losing weight is to find out why you have gained weight in the first place.

Start by a visit to the doctor.  The doctor can perform many tests to find out if there are any underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to your weight gain.  Often a medical problem can unknowingly cause us to gain weight.  Sometimes the weight gain happens so slowly that we don't notice it until we are very overweight.  Once you've become overweight it can be difficult to slim back down.

Some people are predisposed to weight gain.  Certain body types are more prone to gaining weight than others.  Some weight gain is genetic and may run in families.  It helps to know that if you are predisposed to gaining weight you may need to work harder to maintain your weight. 

Weight gain may often be psychological.  People often equate food with comfort and may use food as a way to comfort themselves.  This often occurs without knowing it and may be a pattern that was started in your youth.  Find out if you are an emotional eater by keeping a food diary.  Keep track not only what you eat and when you eat but also what you're feeling when you eat it.  This can help in determining why you eat the foods you do.

Many people reach for a snack when they are depressed or lonely or when they are stressed.  These patterns form over many years and most people don't recognize that they have them.  Keeping a food diary will help you find these patterns so you can change them.   When food is tied to emotional happiness the result can often be obesity.

Emotional issues may be best dealt with by talking to a therapist or counselor.  He or she can work with you to get to the root of your problems so that you can make positive changes in your life.  If you don't deal with the underlying issues you'll simply be masking the problem which is bound to recur again later on.

Losing weight takes hard work and determination.  It's not unusual for people to try various diets before finding one that works for them.  The best diets are those that offer balanced eating in moderate portions coupled with a daily exercise program.  Together diet and exercise will help you to reduce your weight while providing a lifestyle change that will help you maintain your new weight.