Prevent Weight Gain: Causes of Unexpected Fat and Belly Bloat

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.

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Ways to Prevent Weight Gain While on Your Period

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Judy Bruen

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.