I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or caloriYou probably already know why you are overweight. The causes of overweight or obesity naturally differ from individual to individual. Basically, you will gain weight if your calorie intake (food eaten) is higher than the calories you use through exercise or normal activity.

Its all governed by this basic equation:

calories in - calories out = weight gain

The important thing to remember is its not the absolute quantity of food you eat that's important for weight control. Its the difference between what you eat and what you use.

Here are some possible causes of overweight and obesity. No doubt, if you put your mind to it, you can greatly expand the list!

1. Food, an obvious candidate.
2. Physical activity or exercise. More like the lack of it!
3. Inheritance. Genes or bad eating habits from parents.
4. Medical reasons. This is a rare cause of overweight.

In my view, the usual suspects when you gain weight are overeating and exercise.

Overeating

I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or calorie

ctivity.

Its all governed by this basic equation:

calories in - calories out = weight gain

The important thing to remember is its not the absolute quantity of food you eat that's important for weight control. Its the difference between what you eat and what you use.

Here are some possible causes of overweight and obesity. No doubt, if you put your mind to it, you can greatly expand the list!

1. Food, an obvious candidate.
2. Physical activity or exercise. More like the lack of it!
3. Inheritance. Genes or bad eating habits from parents.
4. Medical reasons. This is a rare cause of overweight.

In my view, the usual suspects when you gain weight are overeating and exercise.

Overeating

I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or calori

what you eat and what you use.

Here are some possible causes of overweight and obesity. No doubt, if you put your mind to it, you can greatly expand the list!

1. Food, an obvious candidate.
2. Physical activity or exercise. More like the lack of it!
3. Inheritance. Genes or bad eating habits from parents.
4. Medical reasons. This is a rare cause of overweight.

In my view, the usual suspects when you gain weight are overeating and exercise.

Overeating

I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or calori

t!

Inheritance. Genes or bad eating habits from parents.

Medical reasons. This is a rare cause of overweight.

In my view, the usual suspects when you gain weight are overeating and exercise.

Overeating

I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or calori

I believe this is the number 1 reason why people gain weight. This is not about stuffing yourself till your tummy is near bursting (that obviously makes it worse). We tend to overeat in more subtle ways. For instance if you tend to choose foods high in fat or calories-dense foods, you are more likely to gain weight. Better to choose foods such as whole wheat bread, potatoes, or vegetables.

Have you been bored, upset,or just tired? Of course, who hasn't! Do you find yourself heading for the cupboards or fridge? That's using food as a 'quick-pick-me-up'. I am afraid that's bad news - more calories in.

We all love going to the pub for a pint with our friends. Nothing wrong with that, just remember that a pint of bitter is about 190 calories. That glass of white wine generously gives you 113 calories. By all means go to the pub, but ease on the numbers.

Physical activity

In general today's lifestyle is more sedentary than in the years gone past. The work is lighter, what with all those machines helping. Cars and lifts mean we don't have to walk much anymore.

You can join a gym, of course. But then you might have a tight time budget, especially if you have kids and you have to do house work. The first thing that gets squeezed out of the budget is the exercise regime ("aft