External triggers that can contribute to weight gain often involve lifestyle and environmental factors.
Here are a few:
- Unhealthy Food Environments: Living in an area with limited access to nutritious foods and an abundance of fast food or processed options can lead to poor dietary choices and weight gain.
- Stress: Chronic stress can trigger emotional eating or changes in hormone levels that promote weight gain, especially around the abdominal area.
- Sedentary Lifestyle: Jobs that involve sitting for long periods, lack of physical activity, or a generally sedentary lifestyle can contribute to weight gain.
- Social and Cultural Influences: Social gatherings, celebrations, or cultural norms that revolve around high-calorie foods and drinks may lead to overconsumption and weight gain.
- Poor Sleep Habits: Inadequate sleep affects hormones that regulate hunger and appetite, often leading to cravings for unhealthy foods and increased caloric intake.
- Medications: Certain medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, or corticosteroids, can cause weight gain as a side effect.
- Marketing and Advertising: Constant exposure to advertisements promoting unhealthy foods, beverages, or fad diets may influence dietary choices and contribute to weight gain.
Being aware of these triggers can help in making conscious choices to counter their effects and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If you’re interested in getting some assistance from our team of qualified Nutritionists and Dieticians to start your wellness journey, we are delighted to offer you a 45-minute consultation free of charge to determine if our team is the right fit for you.
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