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It is widely known that when you are ill,antibiotics are prescribed by your doctor, much the same as the antibiotics that farmers feed to their cows in order to make them gain weight. Just the fact that these antibiotics are being used affectively in order to make an animal gain weight proves that they would make people gain weight too, but it is a lot more complicated than that simple of an answer.
Good Bacteria
As hard as it may be to imagine, your body is full of good bacteria. When administering antibiotics, these medications don’t distinguish good bacteria from bad, simply killing all bacteria that they come in contact with. There are over one hundred trillion beneficial bacteria that occur naturally within our bodies. We often call them flora, and they live inside your intestinal system. Somewhere around 85 percent of the bacteria found in your body complete important functions, like boosting your immunity and helping you digest the foods you eat. Some bacteria are considered to be so good for you that they are being sold in stores, marketed in foods and labeled as diet foods.
Yeast Overgrowth
One fungus is known to over grow itself during times of long-term antibiotic use and that fungus is yeast. Yeast is also known as candida and is known to reside within your digestive system, on your skin and in your mouth. It is not harmed by antibiotic medication, and it begins to grow when all other bacteria are wiped out and there is no other competition. Yeast feeds on sugar that you eat, and it’s proven that yeast overgrowth can cause hormonal imbalancesand sugar cravings.
Other research has also proven that an over abundance of yeast can hurt your thyroid’s ability to function, which will lead to a lowering in your metabolic functioning. When your metabolism slows down, it means your body can burn fewer calories than normal for food and the rest will be placed in fat storage and add to your weight.
The Digestive Tract
Before any of this other research, the first ever encounter with proof of antibiotics being linked with weight gain occurred on a naval ship when perfectly healthy recruits were given penicillin in order to prevent an outbreak of strepthroat. These recruits gained an average of more than four pounds in seven weeks. The reasons why something like this would happen are very complex and were very hard to explain or understand at the time.
One would be hard pressed to say that taking antibiotics when you are sick is a bad idea, but it is definitely bad for your health to take them continuously. Another factor to think of is the food you eat, because certain foods do contain trace amounts of antibiotics hidden within them. Most of these are animal byproducts, like dairy and meat. Milk is known to contain an abundance of antibiotics.
Avoiding antibiotics in your food requires two different elements of concentration and effort. The first is that you must pay careful attention to the particular brand of food that you purchase. The second, which may or may not be within your control, is that you have to be willing to spend a bit more on food than you otherwise would. Antibiotic-free foods are often also organic and free-range, and there are usually premium prices to go along with those benefits. However, with some careful attention and a bit of searching, you may still be able to find a good deal on food that contains no antibiotics.
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You may not be aware of it, but relationshipscan have a major influence on your eating habits. The positive and happy feelings you experience when you’re involved romantically with another person can lead to a more laid back attitude when it comes to food. On the other hand, an unhappy relationship can lead to emotional eating or the absence of an appetite. Here are more details about how relationships affect eating habits.
Dining Out Is the Norm
Let’s face it: when you’re in a relationship (especially a new one), you tend to go out frequently. Going on dates is part of what makes being in a relationship so special and fun. You’ll find yourself dining in restaurants on a regular basis and, likely, eating more than you normally would. Aside from larger portion sizes, restaurant food tends to be much more caloric than meals prepared at home. Furthermore, it’s easier and more tempting to give into the lure of tasty appetizers and desserts when you’re in an establishment with foods you normally don’t consume. Essentially, being in a relationship leads to increasing your calorie intake.
In a Relationship? You’ll Have What Your Partner Is Having
Not only do you tend to increase your calorie intake through dining out frequently with your partner, you tend to pick up on any unhealthy eating habits that person has. For instance, you’re more likely to break down and eat a plate of nachos if your partner orders them at a hockey or baseball game. You begin to share foods that you may not have eaten otherwise (especially in the case of appetizers, desserts and snack foods).
Comfort in a Relationship Leads to Comfort Food
It may sound silly, but when you’re not worried about fitting into that mini dress to wear at Ladies Night in hopes of scoring a date, watching what you eat becomes less of a priority. Becoming comfortable in a relationship can lead to a relaxed attitude about food and the way you look. When you feel loved and secure, gaining a few pounds through increased dining or dessert consumption isn’t a big deal.
Bad Relationships Are More Harmful to Eating Habits
While increasing your calorie intake or putting on a few pounds because you’re in a secure and loving relationship isn’t ideal, it’s easy to undo. Conversely, if you’re unhappy or insecure in a relationship, your eating habits can be more negatively affected. On one hand, being in a bad relationship can lead to emotional eating. You might go for that second bowl of ice cream when the phone doesn’t ring or when you find out that the ex girlfriend has been texting your partner. On the other, you might lose your appetite completely. It’s hard to eat when you have a sick or uneasy feeling in your stomach, or when you’re feeling insecure.
Eating habits will likely change to some degree when you’re in a relationship, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent change. A week of dining out regularly (or sulking because he hasn’t called regularly) can easily transition back tohealthy eating habits just by re-establishing your goals and priorities.
Vacation Weight Gain
There are a number of reasons why you may be more prone to gaining weight while on a vacation. First, while many people are on vacation they are not as consciously aware of getting exercise. Your normal routine is broken up and you may be less likely to visit the gym, go for a run, or otherwise engage in the activity that you might normally participate in. This means that you’ll likely be burning off fewer calories, which can lead to weight gain.
Additionally, many people tend to eat and drink more than they normally would while on vacation. This is easy to do if you’re visiting an exciting new place and you’re in a festive, happy mood. The types of foods that you might eat on vacation and the quantity of the food as well can have an impact on your weight too.
Holiday Weight Gain
Many people tend to also gain weight around the holidays. This is likely due to several of the same reasons. First, the weather in many areas is quite cold at this time of year, so you may be less inclined to go outside and exercise. Additionally, you’ll tend to eat more food and food that is less healthy as well. This can also make an impact on your total weight too.
Combating Weight Gain
The best way to combat the weight that you might gain through these or other similar situations is to use caution. Moderate what you eat; do not avoid eating special foods altogether, but make sure that you maintain a healthy diet as well and that you don’t overeat. Monitor your alcohol intake as well, as there are lots of calories in alcohol which contribute to nothing but weight gain. Additionally, it’s a good idea to make sure that you continue to exercise as you would normally. If this isn’t possible, make sure that you do something active while on vacation as well; you can incorporate fun activities into your daily itinerary in order to make this possible and help stave off weight gain.
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