Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Causes Of Obesity Other Than Food

Many Americans fight a losing battle every day to shed weight even after adhering to healthy diets and fitness programs. Although eating healthy and exercising do prove effective in losing weight for some people, there are several reasons for putting on weight that are quite independent of diet or exercise. Health experts have identified 9 reasons, which have nothing to do with food, responsible for keeping you stuck in a weight-loss plateau. Lack of sleep is one such factor and operates, according to a study by University of Chicago researchers, by decreasing the level of leptin, a hormone signaling your brain you’ve had enough food, and increasing the level of ghrelin, the “hunger” hormone. Depression is another major reason why people gain weight. This unfortunate condition encourages bingeing on “comfort foods” - foods high in sugar and fat - as well as seeking out a more inactive lifestyle.

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