What is weight gain?

 

Some types of weight gain are related to a natural process rather than a disease. For example, it is normal (and even necessary) to gain some weight during pregnancy, and weight gain accompanies normal growth in children. 

However, unplanned or unintended weight gain may become problematic and should be addressed. In most cases, taking more calories into the body than your body can use causes unintended weight gain. 

When you reach middle and older ages, weight gain is a common symptom as your metabolism slows, unless this is countered by conscientiously eating less than you did when you were younger as well as getting adequate exercise to burn the excess calories you consume.

Weight gain can also be a symptom of a number of disorders affecting any of several body systems.,

 

 Weight gain that is sudden and rapid can be a sign of dangerous levels of fluid retention by the body due to heart or kidney disease. In addition to a variety of diseases, certain drugs can also cause weight gain.

 

Why is it important to lose weight?

——————————————————————————————————————————————

 

Weight loss to a healthy weight for a person’s height can promote health benefits. These include lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure, less stress on bones and joints, and less work for the heart. It is vital to maintain weight loss to obtain health benefits over a lifetime.

 

——————————————————————————————————————————————

What other symptoms might occur with weight gain?

——————————————————————————————————————————————

 

Weight gain may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the digestive tract may also involve other body systems.

Symptoms that may occur along with weight gain

Weight gain may accompany symptoms related to different body systems including:

• Abnormal menstrual cycle

• Constipation

• Difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Hair loss or abnormal hair development

• Malaise or lethargy

• Shortness of breath

• Swelling in the face, abdomen or extremities

• Temperature sensitivity (especially to cold)

• Vision changes

Foods to be avoided:

French Fries and Potato Chips. Whole potatoes are healthy and filling, but french fries and potato chips are not. 

Sugary Drinks

White Bread

Candy Bars.

Most Fruit Juices.

Pastries, Chocolates,Cookies and Cakes. 

Some Types of Alcohol (Especially Beer) 

Ice Cream

Maida and Bakery Items 

Deep fried Non Vegetarian Items

Aerated Drinks 

Highly Processed and Packaged foods

Refined flour and Junk foods

Break -fast Cereals or fortified cereals