You have a sedentary lifestyle

Sedentary activities include driving, watching TV, using a computer or phone, and working a desk job. According to a study of 464 obese and overweight people, they spent an average daily sitting time was 6.2 hours on working days and 6 hours on non-working days. The biggest factor was working, and the second biggest one was watching TV.

Simple lifestyle adjustments like getting more exercise and spending less time sitting down can have a significant impact. For example, a 3-month study involving 317 workers found that replacing 1 hour of standing throughout the workday with 1 hour of sitting decreased overall fat mass and waist circumference while increasing lean muscle mass. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that excessive screen time is a major factor in unintentional weight gain. Even minor changes can help you lose weight, including going for a walk after dinner instead of watching TV, exercising or going for a walk during your lunch break, buying a standing or treadmill desk, or riding your bike to work.