Weight loss is usually the result of our body utilizing more energy than it receives. A caloric deficit and a higher caloric expenditure will tap into our energy reserves: glycogen, and then fat or/and muscle mass. This, however, usually happens when we follow a specific diet with caloric restriction and/or create a caloric deficit through exercise. But what if we start losing weight without any apparent reason?
This can indeed happen, and, if it does, it may be a cause for concern. In this gallery, we look at what constitutes unexplained weight loss, some of the possible causes for it, and how these conditions can be treated. Click on to learn all about it.