I'm thin but HIV- why cant I grow fat? is there any medicine that can help me out of this?
399421
you should be asking your doctor this.
349137
No you are not fat, it's just that some people when they are smaller have more wait, but as soon as you begin to grow older and taller then your weight and height will even it. It's not that your fat , it's just that you have matured at an early stage but soon you will be as small as your friends as long as you continue to exercise and eat properly.
1162877
You are not fat and like many people. I also eat only once a day that is all I have time for or if I am home then I will eat smaller meals for lunch. You are acaully under wieght for your height. I am 5'3" and weighted 110. The average size for a person my height is 120. But I have been this side since I was 12. Now at 26 I have just started gaining weight. But you do need help if you think you are fat before you stop eating all together. Because it sounds like you only eat once a day because you think you have a weight issue. If you are worried about gaining weight if you eat then eat more fruits and vegs. and stay away for fatty food eat smaller meals drink plenty of water and take a walk everyday.
1173857
My sympathies, and continuing best wishes for your health and strength. \n\nTalk to your doctor to find out  what you need to do to stay as healthy as you can, and to find out where you can go for support. Speaking with people who have HIV and people who have cared for or are related to HIV patients will: 1. help you recognize that you are not alone with this disease, and 2. give you additional resources and support. If you have trouble affording your medications, the manufacturers will help out. Check out their websites. Above all, stay positive and remember that you are still the wonderful, loveable and productive person you were before you found out your test results.
849726
You "heal" obesity by eating less and moving more.  That is all.  If you have a thyroid issue, then you see a medical doctor, and they can help you.
862125
It's not because youre fat.  You are overweight, but youre not obese.  They are most likely from your body growing rapidly and your skin can't keep up with it.  As another person said, coca butter is the only thing that will help, but dont expect them to go away.  I have them too, since I was 12 and I'm 23 =(
618038
first, I know exactly how you feel!  Trust me, diet pills are only a quick fix IF they work.  Do you realize that the FDA does not have to research or approve of them?  Some teas may curb your appetite or have a diuretic in them.  Again, that is only a quick fix.  The best solution would be a sensible diet and exercise routine.  First, cut all portions.  I would reccomend going to the Mypyramid.com website.  Keep a 24 hour diary of what you eat: this includes drinks condomints, and snacks.  Be sure to write down portions as well.  Then go to the web site and enter in what you ate and drank.  The site will pin point your problem areas and what foods you need to decrease/increase.  Its not about avoiding all fats but certain ones.  Anything processed or fast food is out of the question.  Fresh fruits, veggies, and white meats are a definite, but watch how you prepare them!  Trans fats and saturated fats are pretty much a huge down fall too.  Now Im not saying you can't enjoy a burger once in a while, but try to avoid it more than once a week, if not less.  As far as exercise goes, well there are thousands of options.  YOu can try a gym.  ONe thing I did was get a body fat/BMI and physical done.  Then I was given a trainer and I do cardio workouts and toning workouts.  If you can afford it, i hear Jenny Craig or weight watchers are really good.  I now jog/walk almost everyday.  I do Tae Kwon Do, yoga, and free weights at home.  The gym atmosphere really wasn't for me.  But yoga and TKD have really made an impact.  YOga helps my flexibility and strength, which I need for TKD.  And TKD is a great strength/cardio workout.  Don't fret about the weight issue too much.  The goal is to be HEALTHY and happy.  YOu and I, we're the average, even if you don't feel like it.  Good luck!
81063
a counselor /therapist can help you with this...your other posts suggest you are pregnant,have diabetes, headaches--etc\n\nfeeding turmoiled emotions with food can make one fat
867471
is there any fat people in your family? Note it may be your nature and there is nothing you can do about nature. But if is not nature you can follow these steps\na.  take multi vitamin like MIM (Blood capsule)\nb.  eat very well\nc. make sure you are having some rest \nd.  take alot of water\ne.  eat beef, chilken, and much snarch etc
841286
I've got some extra you can have!!!!!  Seriously though, I think you have to stock up on pasta, rice, potato type meals, eat plenty of it.  If you aren't vegetarian, eat plenty of meat especially chicken.  Have you seen a nutrisionalist?  Maybe discuss that with your GP, if it's a problem for you, then it is a problem worth sharing and trying to get help resolving.  Do you have any other health troubles, have you had your thyroid checked out? If it's overactive you could be burning it all off too quickly, look it up! (try and cut down the fags - they're not good for you!!! - I should take my own advice lol)  Good luck
386937
I had the same problem, I kept gaining it!  Then I had some blood work done and it turns out I was insulin resistant.  My doctor put me on Metformin or Glucophage and I started exercising-I didn't even really diet.  I lost 40+ lbs. and got pregnant (which I never had before after 6 years of trying!)
437492
Talk to your doctor. See if s/he can recommend a nutritionist and a physiotherapist who can help you with diet and low impact exercise.
906755
Fat = Any size you, or your body is having trouble dealing with. You are not a statistic, or medical phenomena. You are you. Unique. \nWhat you look like is up to you - "Even overweight cats instinctively know the cardinal rule: when fat, arrange yourself in slim poses." John Weitz American clothes designer. And you know how much loved fat cats are !\nIf you have lost self confidence because you feel you are fat and not a cat, give up your car and catching the bus; walk. Walk and get noticed. My fat cat is noticed by everyone, they talk to it and it is happy to wind itself arround passerbys legs in reply. \nAs a cat owner and not a cat, please do not give up eating - you will not loose weight, just get seriously ill. If asked I would say alter your diet, although my cat would violently disagree. Be yourself, be happy.
603440
Poor diet,anemia,life style, chest infections can hang around 4 ever... so it seems when u get one! think u should maybe get a HIV test u say u are celibate "NOW" so guess u have had sexual relationships before your celibacy and the HIV virus can lay dormant for many years  as 4 people finding out that u have had a test "its your life" and tho at the moment there is not a cure if u start a course of medication it can help with the symptoms  and some say helps hold back the onset of the big "A" that's all I can say on the subject............. hope u recover soon I really do !
964574
join a support group.  i am sure there are others with similar fears.  the most important thing you can do is love yourself regardless of your size and know that even if you cheat a little you are still a special person.  sounds like you are putting too much effort in to controlling your eating habits to prevent gaining weight but you are not nourishing your self worth.
925146
hello, I'm a mental health nurse and i don't know opf a medication that's prescibed to get you fat, am i right in thinking you want to get fat?, i don't understand this really, but why not see a dietician if you want to get fat,, Are you vastly underweight?if so i can understand your wanting to be gain weight... i can't answer your question, just advise you to take care in gaining weight very quickly, it sounds dangerous to me.tyryu eating a lot of carbs like rice , bread, potatos that sotrt of thing, . Rich
276913
see a nutritionist. while eating a lot may help you a bit, it is also not healthy (junk food binge=tummy ache), especially if you are naturally skinny-you might end up just getting sick. it's also in the genes, so check if your relatives are skinny. if they are, chances are, you always will be on the slim side. oh, by the way, i know that there are exercises that can help you gain weight. ask your nutritionist about this too. =) good luck, and MAN DO I WISH I HAD YOUR PROBLEM! hehehe.