STRESS WEIGHS ON YOU

Scientists have discovered stress really can make you overweight.

Researchers from the University of California found women who suffered one traumatic event in the past five years were 11% more likely to be obese.

It’s not the only unusual thing that can affect your size. Here we take a look at 10 factors that could be making you fat.

Boring workouts Sticking to the same workout day in day out will eventually discourage you from working hard and pushing yourself.

Sleep deprivation People who are sleep deprived eat more – on average, an extra 300 calories a day.

Coffee Some hot drinks from high street coffee shops contain more than 600 calories each.

Not drinking enough water Dehydration can trick the body into thinking it’s hungry.

Sitting Thanks to a rise in sedentary jobs, the average person moves for just seven hours a day.

Smartphones Blue light from smartphones can make it more difficult to drop off, resulting in sleep deprivation and weight gain.

Eating with music on Listening to ourselves chew reduces the probability of over-eating.

Buying lunch The average packed lunch contains significantly fewer calories than one bought in a shop.

Eating too much salt Salt can trick the body into consuming more food.

Drinking Alcohol contains calories and typically makes you eat an extra 384 calories a day compared to a day when you don’t drink.