Tag: Weight Gain

Steer clear of fat and sugar-laden comfort foods and make smart food choices by keeping healthy+nutritious options within easy reach. If you are dining out, stick to low-carb menu picks (lean proteins+meats) and keep your portions in check by filling up majority of your plate with veggies. Try choosing low-calorie alcoholic beverages (tequila, vodka) and limit it to 1-2 drinks.

Hormone imbalance is often confused with its effect on only menopausal women. However, we need to come to the right understanding of hormone imbalance....

Holidays are the time we manage to stuff ourselves silly. In pampering ourselves with the festivities, we forget about any diets we wanted to keep. Find a balance in your dieting lifestyle by following these simple steps. Manage to have fun and control your weight gain simultaneously this holiday season.

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Are you pregnant for a second time? Have you noticed a greater change in your weight gain than the first time? Are you showing...

Feeling low and sad can be vicious circle as it causes hormonal imbalance the ripple effect of which is weight gain. Read on to know how you can out of it.

Sudden calorie restriction comes as a shock to your body and is not a healthy way to lose weight. Your RMR will temporarily reach desired values and your confidence will get a boost, but the resulting metabolic damage and mental strain will soon make you cave and regain lost weight. Maintaining lost weight is a personal struggle that can only be conquered by a strong mind.

Before drinking, eat fats and proteins to reduce alcohol absorption into blood. Vits B, A, C, and zinc help refill nutrients. Have 1 drink every hr. Drink 285 ml filtered water per 125 ml wine or 225 ml beer to avoid dehydration. Dilute gin or vodka with soda water or fresh citrus. Avoid sugary juices in cocktails to check calorie buildup. Women undergoing hormone treatments must avoid booze.

Hormones do not balance themselves out. So you've to be on the lookout for your body's warning signs that you're off track. Weighing too much despite strict diets and exercise, not being able to decide if you are sad or happy, sleepless nights, craving for excess food, lack of libido, and unexplainable fatigue are all signs of hormonal imbalance.

Menopause is a natural transition in the life of every woman. It marks the end of her fertility and menstrual cycle. Menopausal symptoms can...

Set a definite sleep routine and follow it. Calm your nerves before you tuck yourself in – read, listen to music, meditate, or laze in an Epsom salt bath. Eat 3 hrs before your bedtime. Dim the lights 2 hrs before you sleep to set off antioxidant melatonin production. Switch off all electronic devices. Lower the room temperature (at least 70°F) overnight. Snooze your way to better health!

Crash diets lead to internal swelling, slow down metabolism and trigger body into fat storage mode. Excluding fiber-rich veggies stalls the digestive system - slowing elimination process. Toxins seep back into the blood stream causing inflammation that leads to fat storage. Low-calorie diet increases hunger hormone levels. Instead eat good quality protein and fats.

Fluctuations in estrogen levels cause weight gain during menopause. Hormonal changes and age result in increased appetite and decreased metabolic rate. Other midlife factors like stress, lack of sleep, and reduced physical activity can cause this weight gain to spin out of control. But remember, by understanding why you gain weight and working on factors that are within your control, you can fight menopausal weight gain and stay fit!

Fat can sometimes be difficult to budge, despite eating healthy and working out daily. Excess estrogen and low progesterone can lead to a vicious "fat deposition - estrogen increase" cycle. Increase in levels of harmful bacteria in the gut can lead to fat gain. Lack of sleep and anti-depressants tend to increase food cravings. Your genes could be to blame too!

Avoid vata aggravating foods, including salads, dried nuts, and dairy, and favor low-fat, warm and moist foods. Organic oil massage after shower increases fat metabolism. Sleep well and walk when you wake up. Divide meals across the day to feel consistently energetic. Add spices to your diet and eat according to your personal portion size (equal to cupped palms).