There are dozens of reasons why people gain weight and they have little to do with lack of will power, unhealthy choices, or a sedentary lifestyle. The most common weight gain triggers often involve highly stressful events or big life changes but you can handle any of these with simple solutions that work for both weight loss and weight maintenance.
Common Causes of Weight Gain: Economic & Financial Worries
Worried about how to pay for an unexpected medical expenses or home repair? Stressing about how to afford another bridesmaid dress or money for another fundraiser at your work or kid’s school? Financial stress often leads to emotional eating and unhealthy habits that trigger quick weight gain. Simple Solution: Prioritize fitness and aim for any type of exercise that makes you feel good for 30-45 minutes every day. This reduces stress and helps you clear your mind so you can focus on finding solutions to your financial problems. Get started with a Walking Meditation Audio/Video
. Getting sick or injured comes with all kinds of added stress including time consuming doctor or physical therapy appointments, medications that cause side effects, loss of sleep, extreme fatigue, or changes in activity level and/or lifestyle. The worst part is that recovering from a serious illness or injury rarely happens quickly and that out of your control feeling often leads to a vicious cycle of anxiety, depression, emotional eating and weight gain. Simple Solution: Accept that life will be different while you’re recovering and commit to getting enough rest and eating foods that will help you heal faster. The more healthy and nutritious your diet the healthier your immune system and the faster your body will repair itself. Get started with The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth
.Common Causes of Weight Gain: Family or Career Changes
There are many major life changes that can derail your healthy habits including a breakup or divorce, a death in your family, a relative coming to live with you, a career change, longer work days, or unemployment. All these situations can trigger stress and weight gain even if you're normally a super healthy eater who never has trouble sticking to a regular workout routine. Simple Solution: Focus on a new healthy habit or interest. Spending time on yourself doing something that improves your health or experiencing something new and fun, boosts confidence and improves your ability to go with the flow or to move forward. Get started with 365 Health and Happiness Boosters
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