Why Are You Fat

Perhaps the most common reason for being overweight is due to age. When we age our metabolism tends to slow down.

One reason you might be overweight is due to your workout regime.

Stress can take a toll on your health and may cause you to become overweight.

Yet another simple but often overlooked reason you could be heavier than desired is a lack of sleep.

Getting into the psychological realm of things, if you don’t want to live a healthy lifestyle, you most likely won’t. In order to change, you must find a will. If there is a will there will be a way. Look around and try to find reasons why you should become fit and go from there.

Unfortunately, everyone nowadays is trying to get 5 minute abs or some type of instant fix that will enable that to have the body they have always wanted without actually putting in the work.

Some people think that by implementing a caloric deficit, they will automatically start to drop the pounds. Wrong! In order to lose weight, you must correctly calculate your BMI (basal metabolic rate) and go from there. This will tell you how much you will burn on any given day not including exercise.

Some people who overweight simply eat too much.

Another reason you might overweight is if you are you sick. When are you sick you tend to function at an overall exacerbated level, with decreased metabolic rate and increased stress levels.

Another reason you might be overweight is the tendency to overeat.

If you can’t always resist the craving to eat, you might benefit from intermittent fasting.