Did your weight increase all of a sudden-These can be the reasons
Posted on: 24/Apr/2021 9:27:46 AM
If the weight gain takes place over a period of time then it is normal. There are times when a person gains weight all of a sudden also. Person must take this seriously and not lightly.
It must be taken into note that the weight would have been stable for months together and overnight the person who has witnessed an increase in weight. This would definitely confuse the person.
Periods:
It is true that period hormones could also lead to temporary weight gain due to the water retention in the body. After 3 to 4 days, this weight gain goes away and the women would have normal weight.
Quitting smoking:
Not many know that by quitting smoking they would consume more calories than usual. Truth is that smoking acts as an appetite suppressant and after quitting smoking he or she would eat more without even realising.
Intake of too much salt:
We could get sudden weight gain if we eat too much salt. The fluid retention in the body occurs by having more salt. It is advised that the persons must cut down on salt and add more fibres.
Insomnia:
There is a direct link between food cravings and insomnia or lack of enough sleep. Point is that poor sleep could make a person eat more and it could result in weight gain.
Dehydration:
The body would store all extra water in it if a person does not drink enough water in a day. This could lead to sudden weight gain also.
High carbohydrate diet:
People would have a sudden weight increase when they switch from a low carbohydrate diet like keto diet to normal carbohydrate. It must be noted that the carbohydrate would help to store extra water in the tissues.
New medication:
There are chances that the new medication that a person follows could lead to weight gain. Various medicines like sleeping aids, depression medicines etc could increase the weight.
PCOS:
Women with PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome could have sudden and rapid weight gain in them. Fact is that PCOS could make ovaries to produce abnormal levels of male sex hormones.
