Scientists have discovered the hidden cause of obesity

In the prestigious scientific publication International Journal of Obesity, a review article has been published revealing the true mechanisms of body weight increase. Researchers came to an unexpected conclusion: the main cause of annual weight gain is temporary disruptions to the usual routine of life.

According to the study, periods when established eating and movement habits are temporarily disrupted play a key role in the accumulation of extra kilograms. Notably, such disruptions can be caused by both negative factors - injuries, illnesses, or stressful situations - as well as quite pleasant events: vacations, holiday feasts, or moving to a new place. It is these "life disruptions," as the study authors claim, that become the main mechanism for fat tissue accumulation in most people.

This hypothesis elegantly explains the paradoxical situation: why the obesity epidemic continues to gain momentum despite unprecedented public attention to healthy eating and physical activity. Researchers note that weight gain does not occur smoothly and constantly, but in jumps - at those moments when the usual routine is temporarily disrupted. This is fully consistent with already known scientific data that stress triggers the release of cortisol and insulin hormones, which leads to a decrease in blood sugar levels and increased cravings for high-calorie food.

A particularly important conclusion of the study is that if short periods of routine disruption play a decisive role in weight gain, then obesity prevention may be significantly easier than previously thought. It is enough to learn how to stabilize eating behavior precisely during these vulnerable moments to prevent unwanted body weight increase.