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Why you are gaining weight despite doing all the right things

Your waistline has been gradually expanding through the years. You feel sluggish and tired, sometimes even on waking up. What could be the problem?

A slow metabolism could be the culprit. But while gaining weight and feeling fatigued could be signs of slow metabolism, it’s important to know that medically induced slow metabolism is quite rare. In most cases, slow metabolism is caused by poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of physical exercise.

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