{"id":1935,"date":"2022-01-25T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T09:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=1935"},"modified":"2022-02-08T10:38:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T09:38:19","slug":"why-we-gain-weight-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2022\/01\/25\/why-we-gain-weight-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Gain Weight \u2013 What to Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to put it all together. We know what influences how many calories we take in and burn. We know the most common reasons why we gain weight and when it happens. With all of this in mind, we can formulate a set of recommendations that can be very effective at preventing you from gaining unwanted weight throughout your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s look at the output side of the calorie equation. Here are two main things you can do to boost your energy expenditure.<\/p>\n

Keep moving<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Remember that your expenditure is not only about sports and intentional exercise, all of your other movement is just as important. Make sure you maintain habits and hobbies that keep you active and moving throughout the day. Pick up gardening, start cooking more, get in the habit of walking places instead of driving, take the stairs when you can.<\/p>\n

Never stop cycling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As you know, big changes in lifestyle can be a cause of weight gain. So, never stop cycling! Cycling helps you burn calories but also keep a healthy amount of muscle mass. More muscle mass means your BMR will be higher and your body will burn more even when resting. The good thing is that you can keep cycling at any age.<\/p>\n

The intake part of the equation can be a bit trickier. Here are four main areas to focus on to keep your energy intake in check.<\/p>\n

Make better food choices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The type of foods you eat can have a big impact on how frequently you eat and how many calories you take in. If you want your meals to produce a lot of satiety and keep hunger away, make sure they have the following characteristics.<\/p>\n