By now most of us know that if you consume (eat) more calories than you burn (through exercise), you will gain weight. But did you know there are others way you could be gaining weight, even if you’re watching your calories? Here are some surprising causes of weight gain to consider.
1. Giving up caffeine
Caffeine acts as a stimulant, which lessens your appetite, and it also acts as a diuretic, so it makes you shed water. So if you stop drinking caffeinated coffee and colas, be prepared to be a little more hungry than usual… and possibly gain a little weight.
2. Food allergies
We all know that food allergies or sensitivities can give us breathing issues and migraines, but did you also know they can make you retain water, and even gather fat in weird places? True!
3. Prescription drugs
Birth control pills and NSAID pain relievers, as well as other prescription drugs, can cause weight gain as a side effect, so be prepared!
4. Quitting smoking
Everyone knows smoking is very unhealthy, but one reason a lot of people don’t want to quit is because they know if they do, they may gain a little weight.
5. Thyroid problems
Thyroid problems are one of the most common medical conditions that can cause weight gain. It’s very treatable, and very easy to detect, so if you have an issue with unexplained weight gain, you may want to raise the issue with your family doctor.
I guess I have to carry a thermos with coffee around wih me, if it would help to control my hunger :D
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Xannyyy,
I don’t mind doing that really considering I loveee coffeee.
Jennifer,
Thyroid issues are a big big cause of weight gain. But yes it is very treatable. My mom’s currently under medication for the same. Gret post!
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Sheila,
Yeah me tooo with some whipped cream it’s great :)
But thats an extra gain weight :D
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hahahhaaa :D
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Caffeine? Really?? I actually thought it made you gain weight?
Great post for people who have unexplained weight gain (:
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Hey Rose,
Oh well I guess thats one point for caffeine. :)
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hey im really skinny (naturally) and i have been trying to gain weight since forever. Im only 17 but weight is a big deal for me right now. My family says im too skinny and my friends say they want to be my weight. I want to gain just a little bit of weight so i can say..im not too skinny and not too fat. If i stopped drinking tea and soda, would i be hungrier?
srry for the super long post.
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Hey Rose,
I always thought drinking soda made you hungrier. Anyhoo, here are a few posts from our archives that will help
http://allwomenstalk.com/10-best-weight-gaining-foods/
http://allwomenstalk.com/20-ways-to-put-on-weight-fast/
http://allwomenstalk.com/high-calorie-food-list-get-fat-fast/
Hope this helps! :)
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Xannyyy,
Lol yeah. Whipped cream would kind of defeat the purpose :D
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Sheila,
Loool these mouth wouthering things make me loose all the energy and objectivness! I guess it’s better if I don’t buy in the first place!!
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