Weight Loss Treatment

There is a range of causes for obesity. The most common one is lifestyle-related, high energy intake through poor diet control and not enough physical activity to burn off the energy. This results in excess energy being stored as fat. With the rise in fast food culture and a reduction in outdoor activities, one in four adults are estimated to be affected by obesity in their life-time. Poor diet is the main culprit in weight gain. The factors that can result in poor diet include:

• Eating a large amount of fast food that is high in sugars and fat.
• Drinking excessive alcohol as it is high in calories.
• Eating out which might include high energy starters and deserts.
• Eating larger portions than recommended.
• Consuming sugary drinks that are high in energy.

Lack of physical activity is another major factor in obesity. Combined with a high intake of energy, it results in excess energy being stored as fat. The rising use of computer games and the internet, people are less active in general. Also, people in occupations which requires them to sit behind a desk or car are not doing enough physical activities. This is contributing to the rise in obesity. Some medical conditions and medicines can also contribute to weight gain. Examples of such conditions include underactive thyroid glands where your thyroid glands do not produce enough hormone. Some medications such as corticosteroids can result in weight gain. However, when these medical conditions are properly diagnosed and treated, they should not become a barrier to weight loss.