What is unexplained weight gain?
Unexplained weight gain refers to putting on pounds without an obvious cause. This troubling issue impacts many people at some point in their lives. Common culprits like diet, exercise, and medications may not fully explain the changes on the scale. So what else could be going on?
Several factors can contribute to mysterious weight fluctuations:
- Hormonal imbalances - Issues with thyroid, cortisol, or reproductive hormones can slow metabolism and increase fat storage. Imbalances may be caused by stress, aging, or underlying health conditions. The knowledgeable professionals at Vitality Renewal Clinic offer comprehensive hormone testing and evidence-based treatment plans to help clients regain hormonal balance and feel their best.
- Undiagnosed illnesses - Problems like food sensitivities, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and autoimmune disorders can all pack on stealthy pounds. Getting the right medical tests and diagnosis is key.
- Medications - Various prescription drugs have weight gain as a side effect, which might not be obvious right away. Birth control pills, steroids, and some antidepressants and migraine meds may influence weight.
- Aging and lifestyle - As we get older, we naturally lose calorie-burning muscle mass. But small daily activity changes like more sitting, less walking, poor sleep, and increased stress also slow metabolism gradually.
The good news? Unexplained weight gain can often be improved through targeted solutions like:
- Hormone balancing protocols to rev up metabolism and regulate fat storage
- Nutritional optimization with food sensitivity testing, intermittent fasting, etc.
- Increasing NEAT - non exercise activity thermogenesis through more daily movement
- Stress and sleep support via relaxation techniques, supplements, etc.
The bottom line is that mysterious weight fluctuations, while frustrating, can typically be successfully treated through personalized plans and a holistic approach like that offered by Vitality Renewal Clinic' skilled practitioners. Our body has an amazing ability to find balance when given the right support. What changes can you make today to get your body back on track?