Why do I gain weight even though I eat less?

For people who want to lose weight, the most important thing is to combine exercise and dieting. Dieting can reduce fat intake, but you should pay attention to the choice of food. Dieting does not mean not consuming any food, but eating small meals as much as possible. At the same time, exercise can help burn fat quickly and has a body shaping effect. However, there are still many people who continue to gain weight even if they eat very little. What is going on?

You gain weight even if you eat less because your basal metabolism is lowered

Some people always say that they cannot gain weight. The reason is that their basal metabolic rate is higher than that of people who are prone to gaining weight. Basal metabolism can be simply understood as the amount of energy the body needs to maintain normal functions when we are not doing any activity. Therefore, the higher the basal metabolic rate, the more energy is consumed.

Why do you gain weight even though you eat less? Because if you eat too little in order to lose weight, your body will think you are in trouble, and in order to save money, the basal metabolic rate will drop by 20%-30%. The reduced metabolism is difficult to recover for a long time, and when you have to resume your normal diet, you will gain weight due to low basal metabolism.

I eat less but still gain weight because binge eating is hard to control

Why do you gain weight even if you don’t eat much? The reason is: when you eat too little, your body will break down muscles for nutrition. In addition to losing muscle, you will also lose a lot of water. Once you resume eating staple foods normally, the body will speed up the absorption, leading to excessive energy accumulation, and the brain and body will want to overeat uncontrollably. This is because the insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone in the body are affected.

If you eat less and still gain weight, you need to return to a normal diet

Is there no hope for weight gain after eating less? The answer is: you can improve your metabolism and control the rebound through your own efforts!

In your daily diet, you should learn to control the intake of high-calorie foods. It is best to avoid eating foods containing cream, fried foods, high-sugar drinks such as Sprite and Coke, cooked nuts, etc. Every meal must contain carbohydrate staples and protein. Eat slowly and chew your food carefully. Eat your favorite food (except processed food) and eat until you are 90% full.