It is very natural for one's weight to fluctuate between gaining and losing due to various reasons. However, many of us do not realize that weight gain can sometimes be temporary and not permanent. Below are a number of reasons that lead to temporary weight gain, according to the "MSN" website:
**Eating Foods High in Sodium**
After consuming salty foods, your body retains more water to maintain a certain concentration of salt in the bloodstream. The excess water dilutes the salt until it can be eliminated, causing a temporary increase in body weight.
**Eating Foods High in Water Content**
Experts say that eating healthy foods that contain a lot of water, such as fruits, vegetables, soups, and juices, can also lead to a temporary weight increase. However, once your body processes the extra water, your weight will return to normal.
**Menstrual Cycle**
According to nutrition expert Dr. Michelle May, fluctuations in progesterone and other hormones that occur during your menstrual cycle cause changes in your weight.
**Overexercising**
Sometimes, changing your exercise routine or engaging in intense workouts can lead to a temporary weight increase due to tissue damage and inflammation. When you exercise, you cause tiny tears in your muscles, which is actually beneficial since the repair process strengthens your muscles. However, in the meantime, inflammation can occur, resulting in weight gain due to the accumulation of tissue and fluids in the body as your muscles try to repair themselves.
**Dehydration**
According to Dr. Michelle May, the less water you drink, the more weight you may gain because dehydration or insufficient water intake can prompt the body to retain as much water as possible, leading to temporary weight gain.
