Unexpected weight gain can occur despite exercise and healthy eating due to factors like sodium intake, hormonal shifts during periods, or metabolic responses to calorie cutting.
There are several common diseases that can lead to the inability to gain weight -- but there could also be a simpler explanation, such as not getting enough calories in your diet.
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Most weight gain in adulthood results when you consistently consume more calories than you burn. Even 100 extra calories per day can lead to a 10-pound increase in weight over the course of a year. Where you store that fat depends on your genetic body type, which is usually dictated by your gender and hormones.
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It’s a frustrating experience -- you’ve been cutting calories like crazy in order to shed pounds, but the number on the scale is creeping up. You might have an underlying medical condition that affects your metabolism, or you may need to incorporate additional diet and lifestyle changes.
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You're seemingly doing everything right -- trimming portion sizes and exercising regularly -- but your body just won't let go of excess weight.
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Hormonal fluctuations before and during your period can seemingly wreak havoc on your intentions to stay fit and eat healthy. Monthly cravings for sweets and other high-carbohydrate foods may cause you to increase your daily caloric intake.
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Prosthetic legs are artificial limbs that are used in cases of amputation. Either one or both legs may be subjected to amputation for a variety of medical reasons. Amputations can be performed above or below the knee, depending on medical conditions. A variety of factors can make the use of a prosthetic leg easier.
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If your six-pack has turned into a muffin top, blame the couch, your age, the television and your diet. A sedentary lifestyle and middle age contribute to a fattened belly, but so do the foods you eat. Along with being aesthetically unappealing, belly fat presents health problems.
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A long endurance session or tough weight-training workout requires post-workout fueling to help replenish your energy stores and repair your muscles. That snack or meal won't cause you to gain weight, unless it pushes you above the number of calories you need to maintain your weight.
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As you reach age 50, your body naturally loses muscle mass and starts to pack on extra pounds in your midsection. This increased belly fat is a health concern that raises your risk of chronic disease.
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At 4 months old, your baby may not quite be ready to handle solids but she is gradually approaching that milestone. She has about doubled her birth weight, her stomach has grown a lot since birth and she can handle larger amounts of breast milk or formula at a time, according to BabyCenter.
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At the most basic level, the secret of a healthy diet is simple -- eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains; get your protein from lean animal sources, fatty fish or protein-rich plants; limit junk foods; and don’t consume more calories than you need.
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