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These Seemingly Innocent Habits Are Secretly Making You Fat

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

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In our fast-paced life, there are little things we do that ends in packing on the pounds on our bodies. Now, you must be wondering how you’re putting on weight despite having home-cooked food and being physically active. Fret not, we have the answers! Here are some seemingly innocent habits that are quietly increasing your risk of obesity:

Your smartphone

Smartphones continue to be an integral part of our life and one of our primary sources of entertainment, but they also are the reason for decreased physical activity. A recent study found that the risk of obesity increased by 43% when a smartphone is used for 5 or more hours. During this period of inactivity, the participants resorted to having sugary drinks, junk food, and sweets. Next time when you cozy up with your phone, make a mental note of your usage and eating habits.

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Your job

Your 9 to 5 job is not just padding your wallet, it is adding pounds to your fat too. A study revealed that office-goers have become less active over the last 3 decades because of the sitting nature of their job. Sitting for long hours decreases the activity of an enzyme responsible for burning fat. This decrease in physical activity is not only causing weight gain but leading to the risk of other severe problems like osteoporosis and heart diseases.

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Binge-watching

If you’re wondering how you gained those extra Kgs, you might have to consider those TV marathon sessions that you so like. Experts opine that binge-watching causes you to eat mindlessly making you prone to obesity. Moreover, just like your desk job, sitting for long hours puts you at risk of several health complications like fatigue, insomnia, and heart diseases. It has also become a romance destroyer as couples have reported that the sex comes second to the pleasure of binge-watching.

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Being too social

Its true one needs to be social to have a healthy work-life balance. But little do you know that this friendly nature may be the reason for your sudden weight gain. The reason is simple, social gatherings involve food and alcohol which contribute to extra calories in your diet. One study also suggested that you begin to eat just like the people in that meetup. The good news is that you can be healthy without giving up your social life. Go for healthy alternatives in your next get-together.

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Eating in front of the TV

Did you know that when you’re distracted you tend to eat more food? Experts say that people often gobble more while watching TV, reading or browsing the internet. Interestingly, such people also ate significantly more food later that day because they didn’t realize how much food they had when they were preoccupied. Next time, eat mindfully by removing all distractions.

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Not sleeping enough

A survey conducted by a consumer products firm conveyed that 93% of Indians are sleep deprived. And lack of sleep provokes you to eat more at night which may lead to weight gain. Moreover, sleep deprivation causes imbalance to hormones that trigger feelings of hunger. Not just weight gain, poor sleep also ruins your sex life, reduces immunity and makes you look older.

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Obesity is a magnet for other severe illnesses

High blood pressure
Diabetes
Joint problems
Heart disease
Sleep apnea
Psychological issues

It is important to nip obesity in its bud before it leads to severe health complications.

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Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri is an Internal Medicine Physician Diabetologist with over 10 years of experience in treating lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, etc. She has worked previously at Columbia Asia, Sunshine Hospitals, and Apollo Group of Hospitals. Currently, she is working as a Senior Manager and Diabetologist at MFine.