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Among many other factors, here are two that contribute to weight gain:

High glycemic foods. Nutrition researchers have ascertained that diet strategies that reduce the consumption of high glycemic index foods are more efficacious for weight loss than diets that only cut down on fats or calories. High glycemic index foods such as white bread, white rice, boxed breakfast cereals, white potatoes and candy activate the surplus secretion of insulin — a hormone that triggers the storage of fat. Excess insulin in the body results in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which induces cravings and binging. Consuming low glycemic index foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains will keep your metabolism at a higher speed and foster long-term weight loss. Here is a glycemic load chart for various foods.

Dehydration. When you don’t drink sufficient fresh, pure water, you tell your body to hold on to its reserve of body fat. It’s not uncommon for people to mistake hungriness for thirst so they eat more food (and more calories) when they truly should be imbibing water. When you are substantially hydrated, your entire body, including your metabolic activity, will run more efficaciously. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses fresh water each day. This can include unsweetened or lightly sweetened herbal teas, watered-down juices and consume lots of water-concentrated foods such as watermelon or cucumber.