So you’ve really been trying tough to get in daily exercise and eat as healthy as possible but yet you’re still not losing weight like you thought you would be. Don’t give up, your new routine may not be at fault. WebMD outlined some interesting (and lesser known) reasons you may be gaining and not losing weight, and they may surprise you. Here are highlights:

1. You Might Be Gaining Weight considering of Lack of Sleep: The body functions best when well rested. “When you don’t get sufficient sleep, your body experiences physiological stress and, biochemically, you store fat more efficiently,” says Michelle May, MD, author of Am I Hungry? What to Do When Diets Don’t Work.
2. You May Be Gaining Weight considering of Stress: “Stress response, whether it is ‘fight-or-flight,’ juggling too many responsibilities, or
   coping with financial pressures, triggers a biochemical process where our bodies go into survival mode,” explains May. “Our bodies store fuel, slow down metabolism, and dump out chemicals [cortisol, leptin, and other hormones] which are more likely to cause . . . obesity in the abdominal region.”

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