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Why Am I Gaining Weight? Common Causes & Prevention Tips
March 25, 2020
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Dr. Chris Bodle
Dr. Bodle is a board certified emergency medicine physician. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Emory University. In addition to K Health, he currently works as an Emergency Medicine physician in an Urban, Level 1 Trauma Center in the south east.
Contrary to diet advertisements, gaining weight isn’t always a bad thing. Some weight fluctuations are normal. Much of the weight you gain and lose on a daily basis, for instance, is the result of the calories you eat and water that you drink over the course of the day. If you’re one of the six million Americans who are considered medically underweight, learning how to gain healthy weight can boost your immune system, increase your fertility, and lead to a better self-image.
For adults who have issues staying lean, weight gain, particularly sudden or unexplained weight gain, can feel like a difficult challenge to overcome. If you’re frustrated by a change in your weight, you are not alone: An estimated 71% of American adults are considered overweight or medically obese, and nearly 50% of Americans reported trying to lose weight over a 12-month period between 2013-2016.
In this article, I will explore:
“Individuals gain weight for a variety of reasons. Sometimes added pounds can be directly attributable to changes in diet and exercise, other times, it may be harder to identify a single cause.”
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by
Dr. Chris Bodle
Dr. Bodle is a board certified emergency medicine physician. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Emory University. In addition to K Health, he currently works as an Emergency Medicine physician in an Urban, Level 1 Trauma Center in the south east.
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