The Symptoms of Being Overweight

Your weight is an indicator of your general state of health. Sudden changes in your weight, whether it is weight gain or weight loss, could be related to medical problems. For instance, sudden and unexplained weight gain could be the result of pregnancy, edema, premenstrual bloating, nephrosis, cirrhosis of the liver, reaction to foods or an obstruction in the lymph. So, any drastic change in your weight must be medically investigated.

However, in most people, weight gain is not related to any of the above reasons. It is just the natural result of eating calories in excess of what the body expends. These calories are converted into fat.

Most people generally experience the symptoms of weight gain at certain times:
- Post pregnancy
- Post surgery
- Holiday season
- Winters
- After a vacation
- Post wedding

Except for pregnancy and surgery, where weight gain is a natural process and may even be recommended, the other occasions clearly pertain to over indulgence.

Symptoms of weight gain are not very apparent, unless you are paying close attention to your body every day. The first sign of weight gain is the difficult fit of your clothes. The moment you find that you are unable to zip into favorite pair of figure-hugging jeans, it is time to do some serious calorie control.

Other symptoms of weight gain include general feelings of heaviness, lethargy, sluggishness and difficulty in concentration. As you put on weight, you will find it more tiring to carry out normal activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries home or taking the dog for a walk.

In some women, water retention just prior to the menstrual cycle or before menopause can lead to weight gain. You may notice swelling in the extremities, in which case it is better to discuss the matter with your doctor.

In these days, when a huge percentage of the population enjoys sedentary jobs and biting into calorie rich food, it is important to pay attention to the symptoms of weight gain. Aesthetics apart, weight gain is always accompanied by health problems. It is easy to reverse weight gain in the early stages. But, as you become heavier, it becomes that much more difficult to shed excess weight.

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