If you’re making these 5 morning mistakes, be ready for weight gain

Try not to start your day with these little mistakes, and you will come closer to your goal of losing weight and staying fit.
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Get your morning routine in check. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Aayushi Gupta Published: 4 Sep 2021, 10:00 am IST
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Who doesn’t want to start each and every day on a happy and healthy note? But what if certain morning habits are doing the reverse by making you gain weight? It’s a cause for worry, isn’t it?

Unhealthy morning habits not only make your day more stressful and less productive but also add inches to your waistline and put you at risk of developing health issues. A good morning routine is a key to maintaining a healthy body and mind, and here we are revealing some basic habits that may be playing havoc with your well-being.

Make it a point to avoid these morning mistakes, and keep weight gain at bay: 
1. Oversleeping

Sleeping properly can help you get beautiful skin, a healthy body, and peace of mind. Oversleeping has been linked to diseases like diabetes, heart ailments, and other medical conditions, including obesity. According to a recent study conducted by PLOS One journal, people who sleep more than 10 hours a night can lead to a higher body mass index than people who sleep between 7-8 hours. So avoid hitting the snooze button of the alarm, and wake up on time!

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Oversleeping is associated with many health problems. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
2. You’re not including right foods in breakfast

Even when you are dieting, you shouldn’t be completely cutting back on carbs and fats, as they are essential for your body. For maintaining optimum weight, try switching from having bread or pancakes to oatmeal or seeds like pumpkin and sesame seeds in your breakfast, which are high in fibre content. And include peanut butter and egg yolk that contain healthy monounsaturated fats, good for weight loss. Also, avoid eating processed and packaged foods. 

3. You’re getting ready in darkness

If you move around or get ready in the morning in your musty room with the curtains drawn, you are depriving yourself from the benefits of sunlight. One study in the journal PLOS One found that blue light waves from the early morning sun boost your metabolism and help your body wake up. Even 20 to 30 minutes of daylight is enough to affect your body mass index.

In fact, the study published in the International Journal of Endocrinology states women with an adequate amount of vitamin D (which you get from sunlight) in their bodies experience more weight loss compared to those who were vitamin-D deficient.

4. You don’t drink enough water

Dehydration makes you eat more which can lead to weight gain. According to clinical nutritionist Dr Lovneet Batra, when you are dehydrated there is a signal malfunctioning that happens in your brain. Dehydration takes away the thirst signals and sends hunger signals instead due to which you tend to eat more, ultimately leading to weight gain. 

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Dehydration can cause and worsen weight gain. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Dehydration can also lead to constipation and irritable bowel movement which are directly related to weight gain”, she suggests.

5. Skipping breakfast

You might think you are doing a good thing by skipping breakfast and saving on morning calories, BUT ladies there is nothing worse than skipping breakfast. Breakfast is the first meal of the day which gives a kick start to your energy level and speeds up your metabolism while skipping breakfast can slow down your body’s fat-burning process, leaving you lethargic throughout the day and increases your chances of weight gain.  

So ladies, avoid making these morning mistakes and follow a healthy lifestyle.

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Aayushi Gupta is a health writer with a special interest in trends related to diet, fitness, beauty and intimate health. With around 2 years of experience in the wellness industry, she is connected to leading experts and doctors to provide our readers with factually correct information. ...Read More

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