I have never had a problem with weight before but now I can't seem to lose this weight I have gained.  I gained the sixty extra pounds literally in three-four weeks...I need help?  I have been checked by my physician for any other problems...(thyroid, liver, etc...and all is fine)
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You need to find a different doctor.  How can a person put on 15 pounds a week?  That's very startling.
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I am, too, trying to "lose" weight. I have the same issues with trying to figure that one out.  I think that as you lose the fat and add the muscle, your weight will eventually stay the same, or increase.  You should maybe base your loss on a fat percentage rather than on actual weight loss.
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Part of it could be your bone structure, but not all of it. Many people think they're eating a lot when in reality they're accustomed to getting full at their maintenance level. Many have a high metabolism, but it really is about slowly increasing your calories to the point where your body can't keep up (everyone has that point). Healthy fats (unsaturated) can be great and are dense with calories, try peanut butter, healthy oils, etc... Putting on muscle will look and be much better than adding fat, although muscle burns extra calories, it's benefits outweigh the added minor trouble you'd have about needing more food. Try actually counting your calories, at your weight/height, you're probably in the mid 1000's of calories for maintenance give or take a couple hundred, try eating around 2500, slowly getting there over a couple weeks. See what happens, and if needed, up it to 3000. Lift heavy (learn how first) and eat big and muscle/weight will come, if even after eating 1000 or so more calories than your body takes to maintain your weight doesn't help, possibly see a physician. Good luck!
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perhaps it could be your diet has changed; are you eating more or less?  Usually sudden weight loss (keeping all other variables constant) indicates a health problem.  Most people will tell you to go see a physician...
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Do you think Yahoo answere going to help with your gaining weight? people are just going to copy/paste some other's work from the net.\nfor better result, you should ask some diet specialist doctor.
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Your biggest problem is you stressing over your weight.  Stress can help you to add pounds when you're losing your mind instead of the weight.  Ask him to join you when you work out and to help you monitor your progress.  Girl get your head up and start looking forward rather than looking in your past.  Life is a bucket of changes.  Change can be good or bad but that's totally up to you.  Cheers!  This is to your future.
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it sounds alot like hypothyroidism which meens that your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones. this can cause you to gain weight and lack energy.\n\nalso sounds like possible depression so see a doctor.
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Sorry about that.... I know how you feel. I know someone who started gaining alot of weight due to a health problem and being on certain medications, a lot of people don't understand that. I was told that eating very small portions throught out the day rather than the 3 suggested meals might help boost your metabolism but make sure it's healthy eating and no junk food. Try some Cardios, walking, light jogs....etc whenever you can. Hope this helps...
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I wish I had your metabolism :P\n\nWell, either it's your metabolism, or you've been exercising a lot.  Probably a combination of both.\n\nI wouldn't worry about it.  But maybe it's a thing to just bring up at your next check up at the doctor's, just to make sure.
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I absolutely think so!  I have been a size 2 my entire life.  I had a hysterectomy and went to a size 16 within 6 months.  I figured it was because of the hormones and it would all go back to normal soon.  It's been almost ten years and I am still a 16.  I eat considerably less than anyone I know and exercise, yet  I can't lose any weight.  I have seen several doctors who treated me like a fat girl looking for an excuse to be fat.  That really pissed me off because I was looking for a way to lose it without pills and I wanted to know if something was wrong.  Then I started vomiting every time I ate (not on purpose).  Every time.  I went back to my doctor (who I have finally realized is an idiot) who said nothing was wrong...how does that make sense.  Wow, I can make a short story long...lol!  Several doctors later it turns out i have a disease in my blood that is turning food to waste or fat and using no one of it for energy.  She has me on medication now.  The lbs are coming off and my energy level is through the roof because my food is actually working for me rather than against me.\n\nI am not suggesting that your friend has this as it is pretty rare.  There are also thyroid disorders etc.  Point is if diet and exercise aren't working your friend(s) should go see a doctor.
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Yeah I've gained 40 pounds...it sucks. On the other hand though, it helps out a lot...the other part you have to do.
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Two things:\n\n1.  Your metabolism does slow down as you age.  However, 65 pounds is a lot to gain over that time frame if you're **sure** you haven't decreased your exercise levels and your eating habits have improved.\n\n2.  It could be thyroid trouble.  Go see your primary care physician or an endocrinologist to be examined/tested for it.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/thyroid_disorders/aa34887.asp
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It sounds like you are at a pretty good weight.  You have to be happy with your body, nobody else.  If you feel underweight gain a few pounds, but if you feel overweight lose a few pounds.  Its you being happy with your body that is important.
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It sounds like you may be having hormonal problems, since you didn't say that you had any digestive problems which can also cause you to lose weight.  125lbs is not too thin for your height, and as long as you are eating well, I would not worry about it.  If you have any kinds of digestion problems, or if you feel your heart racing or anything like that, go to the doctor.
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I think this is an issue that people don't respect, because so many people focus on trying to lose weight, they can't understand why people can't gain weight.\n\nPossible options:\n\nLift weights, wait till you're older and your metabolism slows down.  \n\nI went to a doctor once for something similiar and didn't get much respect for it.  His suggestions were to eat hamburgers and milkshakes.  I would avoid much dramatic changes in your eating habits, like people who want to lose weight start adjusting slowly how much you eat, and lifting weights will help even if it increases your metabolism because once you build muscles you're less likely to lose them than you would fat if you're metabolism is higher as you suggest.  Good luck, just make sure you don't overdue the weight gain to fast so you're organs can adjust as well as when you are older and your metabolism slows you haven't swung yourself into being overweight.
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I would suggest that you keep a food log. Count your calories for 2 weeks. I think that you will find that you're not eating as much as you think. But if you're eating above supposedly maintenance calories, and still not gaining weight, you might have a hyperthyroid, which means that your metabolism is too fast for you.\n\nI'm not exactly sure how to calculate maintenance calories, but go to google, and type in "daily caloric requirements", and they'll help you figure out what you need. Good luck!
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No, you are probably active and have a high metabolism. Try cutting out an activity each day and adding one full meal to your schedule instead. You'll gain weight.