Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What is the real culprit that makes women gain weight?

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Asked on:Mar 24, 2026 03:26 PM

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  • Lilyrose Lilyrose

    Mar 24, 2026

      Experts from McTell combined the research and research of the International Obesity Organization to summarize "Causes of Gaining Obesity":

      1. Adolescence

      female During puberty, the ovaries and adrenal cortex begin to undergo functional changes and produce two hormones: estrogen and male, and then the ovaries naturally synthesize progesterone after ovulation, which triggers external physical changes in women, such as rapid height increase, breast development, increase in body fat, gradual plumpness of the body, and obvious secondary sexual characteristics.

      The above series of changes are normal and are phenomena that cannot be overcome by natural development. What is particularly eye-catching is that obesity in adolescence plays a vital role in sexual maturity, menstruation and the formation of regularity. There is no need to worry too much, it will only increase unfounded worries.

      In fact, many women are always worried that this adolescent obesity will get out of control as soon as they gain weight, so they keep on dieting, which over time leads to psychological anorexia and serious nutritional deficiencies. In any case, this is harmful to normal development in adolescence and even normal growth in the future.

      McTair expert advice: if you want to get better during puberty healthy Normal development must rely on a reasonable and timely diet, but gluttony, snacking, and sweets should be avoided. Pay more attention to sports exercise and physical labor, adolescent obesity can be successfully overcome. Unless you are particularly obese, there is no need to make a fuss about weight loss.

      2. After joining the work

      According to a survey of office workers conducted by a career website in the United States, working in the workplace often leads to obesity. In particular, people who work harder are more likely to gain weight.

      A survey of 1,600 office workers conducted by the American career website Careerbuilder.com found that as many as 47% have gained weight in their current jobs.

      The survey found that the harder you work, the easier it is to gain weight. The main reason is that you don’t have time to exercise when you are busy at work, and 73% of workplaces do not have fitness facilities attached.

      Relying on emails and the Internet to communicate with colleagues in the workplace and being too lazy to go to other colleagues' offices to discuss business matters is the reason for gaining weight. In addition, often eating lunch outside is the main reason for gaining weight.

      McTell suggested that employees should use their lunch break to exercise in the gym, or simply eat a self-packed healthy lunch and then go for a walk, which is good for the body and can control weight.

      The survey also found that when employees face stress, they often resort to snacks, but snacks are the biggest killer of weight gain. Experts suggest that it is best to put a bottle of water on the table when you are at work and drink it at any time to replace the bad habit of eating snacks. This is a good way to control your weight.

      3. Manual flow Postpartum

      A survey shows that 30%-40% of women gain an average of 5-7 kg in weight after having an abortion. This type of obesity is the same as normal postpartum obesity. After the hormone levels in the body return to normal, the excess fat will naturally disappear without special weight loss.

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