4 Internal Reasons for Weight Gain!

There are a load of external reasons for weight gain, but we definitely should not forget about the role of metabolic hormones. If you have a healthy diet and do plenty of exercise, yet still cannot seem to shake off that extra weight, then you might have an internal problem. Below you can find four hormone-related reasons for weight gain.

1. Adrenal Weight Gain

The adrenal glands are responsible for the fight-or-flight response to stress. If your body is stressed out too much, you may start to develop a hormonal imbalance, leading to different dysfunctions. Furthermore, adrenal glands also generate cortisol, a stress hormone, an excess of which results in abdominal weight gain.

Symptoms of adrenal gland dysfunction:

• Fat deposits in the abdominal and waist areas
• Fullness of the face and neck, with relatively thinner arms and legs
• Increased blood pressure
• High blood sugar, mood swings, and weak muscles. 

If you suspect your weight gain might be because of your adrenal glands, consult your physician and try to reduce stress, perhaps with yoga or meditation.

2. Hepatic Weight Gain

The liver is one of the body’s most important organs, and when it starts to malfunction, belly fat will start to accumulate.

The following issues may occur:

• Increased blood sugar
• Joint pain, skin problems, and allergies
• Increased cholesterol levels and blood pressure

If you notice that you’ve started to accumulate fat around your waist without changes to your diet, consult your doctor. It may be that your liver is malfunctioning.

3. Thyroid Weight Gain

The thyroid is responsible for determining the amount of energy that is used by your body. If your thyroid starts to work improperly, you’ll gain weight even if you have reduced your energy intake.

Signs of a lack of thyroid activity include:

• Lasting fatigue and weight gain
• Weak muscles and lax skin
• Depression
• Hair loss
• Decelerated heartbeat

You should regularly take a visit to your endocrinologist so that they can check your thyroid and take relevant measures if need be.

4. Ovarian Weight Gain

This is characteristic of women with a hormonal imbalance. All carbohydrates that are consumed by women are transformed into fat deposits. Therefore, no matter how healthily a woman with a hormonal imbalance eats, she’ll still gain weight.

The following are some symptoms of ovarian dysfunction:

• Weight gain even when dieting and exercising
• A craving for dairy and sweets
• Fat deposits in the lower parts of the body
• Aches and pains in the ovaries

This is not a comprehensive list of reasons for weight gain when you have a healthy diet and lifestyle. Therefore, if you’ve suddenly started to gain weight and can’t lose it, you should consult your physician.