5 Ways To Know That You Are Gaining Weight

Diet Fitness

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 16:32

You may be exercising day long but haven't been able to know whether you are actually losing or gaining weight. Many face this problem as they would want to know by how much they are gaining weight and its symptoms. Here are the tops 5 ways to detect that you are putting on those extra pounds. Take a look.

5 Ways To Know That You Are Gaining Weight -

1. Are your feeling tired climbing up stairs and walking a furlong? - Lack of exercise may result in weight gain. The extra fat that has deposited in the skin layer may add a lot of pressure on the body (lower half) resulting in pain in the legs.

2. Are your thighs rubbing when you walk? - It is said that the fat cells deposits mostly on the buttocks and the thigh area, so if your thighs rub against each other when you walk, it is a clear indication that you are gaining excess weight.

3. Are you getting a round face or a double chin? - It is said that the first symptom of weight gain is seen on face. When the face bloats or looks pale, it is the sign that the person getting fat. The double chin is also a good sign of increase in body fat.

4. Another unexplained weight gain for women is the back fat. The tires that droop on the back make it difficult for women to wear fit clothes. Many women can't breathe with tight fit clothes due to those saggy muscles.
Even the front open shirts cannot be worn by most men and women as the gaps between buttons look like as if they would tear any moment.

5. The overweight reasons for not being able to button your old denims is due to tummy fat. The abdominal weight gain make it difficult to zip up the pants and cause a lot of discomfort when the person gets seated.
These are few weight gaining hints that will also answer your “Am I Fat" question.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.