The major cause of gaining undesired weight is eating …show more content…
Some people are emotional and they eat as a response to their emotions, like boredom, stress, and depression. They do not have control over their emotions and they cannot relief unless they overeat. Some people have relationships problems, and they tend to eat when they have a trouble with their partner. People who are sad or lack self-esteem eat junk food to feel better and comfort themselves. According to Brown (1976), in “Causes of Obesity,” people eat sweets and cakes as a reward for something they achieved. Also, some people drink alcohol to celebrate or when they are depressed, and it contains a lot of calories that cannot be burned without exercising. Over time, overeating unhealthy foods at any unimportant occasions leads to gain weight and