5 Things That May Cause You To Gain Weight

5 Things That May Cause You To Gain Weight By Paige Waehner  We all probably struggle with weight to some degree.  Our current society doesn't allow for much activity, so that's one problem.  But there are some specific times in our lives when weight gain is very normal. Knowing what these are and what to do about them can help you deal with the changes in your body. New to Exercise and You're Gaining Weight?   If you've noticed weight gain after starting an exercise program, don't panic! It doesn't necessarily mean you're doing anything wrong, nor does it mean you're going in the wrong direction. There can be some obvious and not-so-obvious reasons you're gaining weight. READ NOW Losing Inches But Not Losing Weight?   For too many of us, weight isn't just a number but something that can actually change how we feel about ourselves. But, what does your weight really mean and how useful is it when it comes to tracking weight loss progress? READ NOW Getting Older and Gaining Weight   Getting older usually means gaining weight.  As our hormones change, so do our metabolisms, making it hard to keep the weight off.  But, there's always something you can do about it. READ NOW Menopause and Weight Gain   Most of us know that weight gain after menopause is very common, but you may not know why or what to do about it.  I've got some solutions. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer How "Type A" Are You? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? What Is a Colonoscopy and How Can You Prepare for It? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Does Your Child Have Any Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.