1) Stress. Stress happens to be a destructive force not just in terms of a person's mental health but their physical well-being also. Scientists researching the impact of stress have discovered that women who are the most stressed put on the most weight. Food serves as only a temporary fix; it does not deal with the underlying issue. Addressing why you have stress in your life can reduce the trigger for eating.

 

2) Lack of sleep. Lack of sleep causes the body physiological stress, raises levels of the hormone ghrelin, which makes you feel hungry. To avoid sleep deprivation and resist the urge to overeat, try adding 15 minutes each night to your standard eight hours.

 

3) Skipping breakfast. Missing the most important meal of the day could turn out to be your biggest mistake when attempting to shape up. This often results in overeating in the evening.

 

4) Eating faster. It's a known fact that it takes the brain up to 20 minutes to realize you are full after eating. So it makes sense that if you finish a meal in half your usual time you will still have space for seconds even though you don't need it. Chewing properly and taking your time between courses are practical, well-mannered ways of fighting back against rapid calorie consumption-induced weight gain.

 

5) Yo-yo diets. It's a fact, they never work. Substitute Hollywood's latest eating craze for a sensible balanced diet.

 

6) Holidays. It's the one time of year you need to be looking your best, and by best we mean carrying as few excess pounds as possible. Ironically holidays make you susceptible to weight gain. Eating out at restaurants usually invites unnecessarily large portions, accompanied by alcohol, which also has its fair share of calories. Consuming calories in such abundance over a fixed period is a reliable way to undo all that hard work you put into the pre-holiday weight loss regimen.

 

7) Low fat foods. Always read the label when it comes to choosing foods at supermarkets. Just because a meal may claim to be low in fat doesn't mean it will be kind to your waistline. Some low-fat foods contain high levels of sweeteners or sugar, which contain lots of calories, and therefore contribute to weight gain.

 

8) Television. We can all be forgiven for giving up a stint in the gym because there's something decent on television. The real crime here is to nibble on energy-dense foods, such as crisps and chocolate and not burn off the calories. Choosing TV and sweets over physical activity on a frequent basis will only widen the gap between you and your weight loss goal. Become active again, restore your drive, do away with the remote.

 

9) Portion sizes. Research shows that when we are given a larger portion than what we are used to, we'll eat it regardless. The rule of thumb here, albeit a testing one, is only eat what you need to not what's in front of you. By cooking your own meals at home or asking for meals in separate serving dishes you can actively control how much calories you put away.

 

10) Medical condition. If you have been asked to take prescription steroids, antidepressants such as amytriptiline, anti-epilepsy drugs or antipsychotic drugs your doctor may have warned you that weight gain is a possible side effect. Only use the medication for as long as you need to.

 

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If your BMI is between 25 and 30 BMI you may only require over-the-counter weight loss pills; if your BMI is 30 or above, you could be classified as obese and might qualify for prescription weight loss treatment.

 

The sooner you act the better chance you stand of reducing the potential risk of long-term illness. Weight loss pills and many other forms of weight loss treatment are readily available for you to consider. If you are finding it hard to lose excess weight as a result of a medical condition or have a family history of weight problems, you contact our doctor direct and they can advise you of the best available weight loss treatment.