Fitness
Why is it So Hard Losing Weight?
BY RACHEL MARY RILEY
Have you ever wondered why it’s difficult to keep the weight off permanently even after doing 14–30-day challenges? Some people say, it is easy to put on weight, but it is hard to take off. Question to ask yourself? What causes weight gain? Could it be stress? Could it be a holiday weight? Mental health? Pregnancy? Certain illnesses? Bloating? Emotional eating? The pandemic? Depression? The list goes on.
What matters is that you discover your struggle early and deal with the root cause so that you can have a chance at the healthy weight loss you desire. Losing weight is difficult but creating a lifestyle can be easy at the same time. However, it takes courage and consistency to make your mind up.
During the two years of this pandemic, many have fallen into the gap of losing and taking off weight and that includes me. There are many reasons why people gain weight, and they are a result of many factors that some people battle behind the scenes. How many times have you seen people you know lose weight within a period and gain it back so quickly?
What are the major reasons for my weight gain?
The cycle of weight gain and weight loss could come from: lack of discipline, emotional eating, stress, pregnancy and so many other factors. There are numerous barriers even spiritually that are the root cause of weight gain. Keeping the weight off can be sometimes challenging if you do not have the determination and consistency. Nevertheless, what you do about it matters. You creating a daily mindset of having a healthier lifestyle could break the unease of putting on weight.
How can I maintain a healthy weight and break the cycle of weight gain?
It starts with your mind and how bad you want to accomplish your goal. Consistency is a struggle for many, even for me. It requires putting consistent energy into your daily workouts, which includes drinking water, and reasonable portions at all times, whether you are dining out for dinner or on an occasion.
What is obesity?
The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to body weight that is greater than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height. Being overweight is generally due to extra body fat. However, being overweight may also be due to extra muscle, bone, or water. People who have obesity usually have too much body fat.
Your body mass index (BMI) is one way to tell if you are at a healthy weight, overweight, or have obesity. The BMI is a measure based on your weight in relation to your height. The greater your BMI, the greater your risk of health problems from being overweight and obese.
Reaching and staying at a healthy weight may be a long-term challenge if you are overweight or have obesity. Maintaining a healthy weight, or at least not gaining more weight if you are already overweight can help lower your chance of developing certain health problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
Your day-to-day energy and the size you feel matters the most. You can be size 12 and healthy compared to people that are size 8 and they are unhealthy; likewise vice versa. Either way, what you put in your body and the amount day-to-day is important.
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