Being comfortable with who you are is always the most important thing, no matter what the scales say. However, there can be times when we put on weight and we don’t understand why. We are eating a balanced diet and getting in some exercise, so it is perplexing to see our bodies change. What could this be attributed to?

Boredom eating

There is no denying that one way that a lot of us end up gaining weight is because we eat when we are bored. When you boredom eat, you often do not realize how much you are eating at the time. One of the ways you can combat this is by keeping yourself busy. It also makes sense to organize yourself when it comes to meal preparation so you do not run out of delicious things to eat. Things like making vegetarian stuffed peppers is easy and delicious, so there are plenty of great recipes out there that you can try.

Not reading the nutrition labels properly

This is where a lot of people go wrong when it comes to their diet. They see the label “low fat” or “gluten free” on the front of a product, and so they assume that it is healthy. However, you always need to read the nutrition label to discover whether or not this is actually the case. Often, when foods are low in fat, they can actually be high in calories, so it can be very misleading. 

Stress has taken over

It can be very easy to find yourself reaching for junk food and sugary snacks when you are feeling stressed. And, there is no denying that quite a lot of us are stressed these days! To avoid this from happening, it makes sense to ensure that you have plenty of healthy snack options on hand so that you have tasty and nutritious meals to enjoy.

You stay up too late

Finally, your weight gain could be attributed to the fact that you are not getting enough sleep. There have been a number of studies that have shown there is a clear connection between putting weight on and a lack of sleep. So, put your health first and get some more sleep! There are a number of ways you can go about this. Getting into a routine, like going to bed around the same time and waking up around the same time, can make a big difference.

So there you have it - an insight into some of the different reasons why people end up gaining weight. If you have gained weight and you are not sure why, we hope that the insight we have provided in this blog post will have helped you to understand what may have happened! If you are still struggling and need some assistance, it is worth speaking with someone who could help you…like me!