13 Surprising Reasons People Pack on Pounds

13 Common Reasons People Pack on the Pounds

1. Not knowing how many calories to consume

Many don’t know how many calories they need and the caloric value of the foods they eat which results in overconsumption. Consulting your dietician and asking for the proper amount of calories you need is a good idea.

2. Eating on big plates

Try eating food on smaller plates. If you use bigger plates the chances of taking more than required food increases by 23%. If your kitchen shelves are full of large dishes its time to downsize.

3. Grocery shopping without a list

When you go shopping for groceries you carry a list of foods that you need. Going shopping without a list leaves you open to unhealthy temptations.

4. Sleeping too little/much

According to research conducted at Wake Forest people who sleep less than 5 hours daily are more likely to put on love handles, more than 250%. Sleeping more than 8 hours daily has same effect. Ideal sleep for most people is 6-8 hours.

5. Drinking soda

One of the most common reasons people pack on pounds is drinking sugary drinks. Statistics suggest that an average American drinks one gallon of soda every week. Soda contains a lot of calories, consumption of just one cola per day increases your chance of being obese by more than 33%.

6. Skipping meals

In a survey conducted in 2011 it was found that 17% of Americans have agreed on skipping meals as a weight-loss technique. Skipping meals actually increases the chance of gaining weight. Skipping meals slows down metabolism resulting in digestion problems and weight gain.

7. Not drinking enough water

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