I became a vegetarian 3 months ago and lost 7 pounds.\nI have since gained that back.\nI started track and field one week ago and I gained 7 pounds.\nIt's not like I'm overwieght, but I'd like to maintane a healthy wieght without it always going up and down like crazy.  Can anyone tell me why this is happening to me?
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you gained muscle not fat and I bet you lost inches.
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Ok, Iam not an expert, but due to my hectic training schedule, I was not able to eat properly, and I lost a lot of kilos. Iam already lean, now I became even more lean! Then I asked for methods to gain weight.\n\n                   The first thing you should keep in mind is that gaining weight is not the only sign of health. If it is, then why are so many people out there go to gym everyday and sweat like pigs to lose weight?! Your doctor diagnosed and didn't find anything wrong, right? And you know very well that you are healthy as a horse. Then what are you so worried about? You should be proud about your amazing slim body. Many people out there dream about a slender attractive body... :-)\n\n               If you still want to gain weight, try thick banana milkshake, and milk mixed with enough protein powder everyday.\nTake in a lot of dairy products(but be careful when you take in the butter). Go to a good gym, where a good instructor can give you advice on gaining body mass.I don't think non-veg is gonna help gain body mass. It just makes you obese.\n\n               "You are just 29, and you alredy have a good family, now why are you so worried about being lean? Be proud, man, just enjoy the life...." ;-)
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You've hit a plateu.  It will take some change to re-start your weight-loss.  I've been weight training and using nutritional supplemenst for 20 years.  I know, from personal experience what works and what doesn't.\n\nEmail me and I'll give you some suggestions.
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Honey have you been checked for hyperthyroidism? You say you eat all the time but dont gain weight, have the doc check you for anything that could be causing that first, if you havent already. \nDONT just go and eat fatty foods, that will just end up giving you health problems. Try more proteins and meats (if your not a vegetarian), maybe get a weight building supplement from a health store.
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i used to be kinda chunky...and for some reason i randomely got the ambition to lose it all so i completely gave up eating dinner and started working out hardcore....in the course of 3 months i lost 65 lbs........the only problem w/ this is when you lose the ambition it comes back.....so i have been gaining it back...then losing it again....back and forth all the time...but if you can get some kind of rhythem down...like 3 times a week it works...but its obvious to me that its just genetics....which pisses me off cuz i work out 3 times as much as my friends and they can eat whatever they want and not gain anything....not me!  the one bonus of being big and then losing is that it is alot easier to build muscle before you lose weight, and when you do lose it you look beastly...trust me i know!! good luck
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I am in the same boat w/you. If you dont act now, you're going to slowly put more weight on.  I didnt' notice when i went from 120- to 135 at all, so its good at least you're noticing. I acually went from 120- up to 150 and then i noticed it!! Scary.well anyway.. to your question. There is no safest, fastest way. Everything has its consequences. My best advice to you is to eat alot of vegetables and fruits. Eat meat only twice a week *boiled meat* is the best. Dont put it in the oven or grill Boiled meat in my opinion is the best, it will probably taste like crap, but it is the smallest in calories (it has to be lean too). Boiled fish, and stuff. I heard cabbage soup works too. Just cabbage, carrots, you can put lots of spices in it. Try eating it for a couple of days( i don tknow if you can eat it for a week) but if you do, guaranteed 10 pounds loss. I Have tried cabbage soup before it works great. Just make sure its only cabbage, carrots, spices, no potatoes!!! If you eat it for a week, you will loose 10-15 pounds. Tummy weight a lot of sit-ups. and jogging. Good luck!! I know its hard, butyou got to catch the beast early, because it only gets harder when yhou have to loose like 30 pounds and 40 pounds!! Also try to get a gym buddy if you can; i wish i had one!! hehe Good luck again, i hope this helps!
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I have gone through the exact same thing! My diet and excercise never changed yet I managed at first to lose weight then put it back on and even more. Its been over a year now, and once again Im losing weight again! Lets just hope that I dont put any more weight on! My worst problem at the moment though is getting off them, I just cant seem to do it because of the withdrawels!
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Try a vegetarian diet for about two months, along with moderate to heavy exercise. This is how a number of my friends stay fit.
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i understand.  been in that boat.  u gotta do something to re-start your metabolism.\nlots of different things can help.\n*drinking more water than u do already.\n*do a liquid diet for a couple of days.\n*up your exercise routine.\nbut what i did when i hit the weight loss slump, i became a vegetarian!
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Well, I have a bit of the same problem. Like you, I've been lean my whole life. If you feel you are underweight, try going to see a doctor who can check out your thyroid. You may have what I have, hyperthyroid. So we burn off energy faster than the normal person which is why we stay lean. However, to gain weight consists of certain factors. For one, people will tell you to try eating more. Instead, write down what you eat for about a week and then compare it to the food pyramid. Based on what you eat, it will tell you what food to eat more of to gain weight. For me, I realized I needed to eat more carbohydrates. Be careful if people tell you to eat a lot of protein. Everything must be done in moderation. Too much protein can have an effect on female hormonic changes as well as other things not so good. Also, start weight lifting. This will increase muscle as well as weight (What's called BMI; you can look it up online). I hope I've been of some help.
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my parents are both health fanatics. i, unfortunately, am not. However,  for a play i was in i needed to lose about 10 lbs to fit into the costume i was supposed to wear. I'm the type of person who hates going to the gym.. and loves chocolate.  I found myself in the same situation as you.. needing to lose the weight fast. So my parents suggested a reward program for me.. that would have negitive consequences if i didnt stick to it.  I ate about 5 SMALL meals at the same time each day, with half an hour of elliptical 3 days a week. I drank about 10- 12 glasses of water a day, and stayed away from foods high in sodium so that i would lose water weight.  I ate oatmeal as a breakfast with a chocolate flavored protein in it, which made it taste so amazing, i couldnt believe what i was eating was healthy!  I bought a dress that was too tight for me and threw away the tags as motivation.  It was different, and honestly annoying at first.. but after about the second week, i got into the habit and my body got use to doing exercise and eating semi-healthy foods and drinking lots of water. I have stayed in this lifestyle for about 4 months now, and i honestly couldnt be happier. I have energy and motivation in my life, not to mention how hot i look in that dress i bought!! I didnt think i could do it.. and it never worked before... but you can do it TOO!!  If you need motivation.. I believe in you. YOU can make it happen.
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I understand.  I weighed 72kg at the start of the year and now I weigh 63kg.  I lost it by doing heaps of cardio such as fast walking, running, aerobics.  I cut out all the junk from my diet and starting eating wholemeal bread and brown rice instead of white.  Also drink 2ltr of water a day.  It is really hard, but if you keep motivated then you can get there.  Also, you can allow yourself a treat now and then (in moderation) so you don't feel deprived.  Good luck sweetie :)
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I'm assuming you're hypothyroid? That's the most common thyroid condition resulting in weight gain.  First off it takes a couple months for thyroid levels to even out after you start taking synthetic thyroid hormone.  Secondly, you'll need to start an exercise program in order to boost your metabolic rate.  You'll also need to consume enough calories to fuel your body, and vary the sources from which you're getting your proteins.  Are you vegan, or will you eat lacto/ovo?  Following a vegetarian diet can be dangerous with a thyroid condition - there may be certain nutrients that you cannot metabolize due to your thyroid - for example, you may not be able to convert betacarotene into Vit A.(the only sources of true Vit A are animal).  The previous poster was correct in stating that you should seek the advice of a nutritionist; I would also suggest a visit to an endocrinologist.
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I know you probably don't want to hear this but here goes. Don't do it!!! Not only is it bad for your health, but it's never as easy to lose it once you've gained weight. I was the same way when I was younger- people called me Olive Oyle, ghost etc. I was always eating trying to gain weight. Fact is, I probably ate myself right into Diabetes. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to get fat- unless you have a death wish, they're not good enough reasons.Have you thought about maybe lifting weights? You could bulk up and that would help you add muscle which is good weight. I really wish I could talk you out of your fat quest. I wish you much luck and hope you find what you need to make you feel better about yourself.
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The same thing was happening to me while playing handball - the more I ran, the less pounds..wait, no pounds were lost!\nIt depends on ur metabolism and I know, every time I worked out, I was hungry like a dog and ate too much after it!\nNever push yourself over the limit, drink more water and exercise in your spare time. But nothing can be achieved in short time, be patient and you'll see the results!
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Bets,\n\nA part of the reason why you gained weight is because your metabolism slowed down.  This is typical of college students (going from teens to 20s).\n\nJust bump up your cardio to burn off what you drink.\nLift weights to make your body denser.
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I used to weigh 280 and thought I was sexy.   I wasn't!!!    I have lost 50 lbs and FEEL SO MUCH SEXIER!!!    Weight Watchers has helped me learn so many healthy habits and opened my eyes to what I was doing wrong.  And the PLUS side... I am healthier and will live longer without all the risks of the diseases caused by being so overweight.   My goal is to be around 150.  I am 5'3.    AND I find myself looking at overweight people now just to gawk and remind myself that I don't want to be that way.   Lose it, you will feel better!!!!! I promise!