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It's similar to the "apple" body shape, but diamonds tend to gain weight more in the upper body and in the midsection, whereas apples tend to gain weight almost entirely in the midsection ...
If you're eating healthy, exercising, and seemingly doing everything right, an expert reveals the sneaky reasons you're gaining weight. If you're eating healthy, exercising, and seemingly doing ...
“Hormones can certainly contribute to weight gain, but they are not the only reason for weight gain,” Dr. Ali says. “Diet and exercise play a role, too.” “Diet and exercise play a role ...
Set point theory can be construed as implying weight regulation in a wide or tight range around the set point, in a symmetric or in an asymmetric manner (i.e. treating weight gain and loss either the same or differently), and may apply to regulation of body fat levels specifically (in a multi-compartment model) or to overall body weight.
Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can involve an increase in muscle mass , fat deposits , excess fluids such as water or other factors. Weight gain can be a symptom of a serious medical condition.
Two distinct but related processes are considered to be involved in the development of obesity: sustained positive energy balance (energy intake exceeding energy expenditure) and the resetting of the body weight "set point" at an increased value. [106] The second process explains why finding effective obesity treatments has been difficult.
Diagram of the medical complications of obesity, from the US CDC. Proponents claim that evidence from certain scientific studies has provided some rationale for a shift in focus in health management from weight loss to a weight-neutral approach in individuals who have a high risk of type 2 diabetes and/or symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and that a weight-inclusive approach focusing on ...
Exercise can cause short-term weight gain due to increased muscle, water retention, inflammation, medication, or thyroid issues. Doctors explain the causes.