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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Can You Break a Fast Without Gaining Weight?

Whether you're fasting for a religious observance, weight loss or other personal reasons, you can expect your fast to affect your metabolism -- and, potentially, your weight. How much it affects your metabolism depends on how long and how often you fast.

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