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Weight Gain
I eat enough food still I dont gain an ounce of weight.
Its always around 40. I have anxiety issue. I feel like I have a fast metabolism and I go to toilet 2-3 times a day.
How to gain weight?
What should I do to gain weight?
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Hi
Good evening!
How long have you had the issue of going to the bathroom ofte? It could be related to IBS. If that's the reason, then you would have to get a personalised diet plan, to address the root cause. This will help you manage anxiety and gain weight.
However, if you don’t have IBS, here are some ways to increase your weight.
1. Check for your blood sugar, thyroid levels through blood test to rule out any other medical conditions.
2. Include healthy fats in your diet like soaked almonds, other nuts and seeds, avocados and 1 tsp ghee (daily).
3. Eat protein sources like regular fat milk, yogurt and paneer.
4. Try breathing exercises or guided meditation to manage anxiety.
Not sleeping well due to anxiety or excess stress may also cause you to not gain weight.
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Please schedule a free initial consultation with me through my website, to identify the reason as to why you are not gaining weight and what other steps you could take.
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The suggestions that I have given here are based on the limited information that you have shared. For a proper diagnosis talk to doctor and get a personalised nutrition plan.
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Hello!
As per your explanation it can be IBS related to stress and anxiety, but can't come to a conclusion with just a few symptoms, need to rule out if it's due to the other causes like Hyperthyroidism, genetics, physical activity, nutritional status etc, and treat accordingly along with dietary management..
And also need to know other parameters like your height, type food you consume, food allergies , likes and dislikes, habits etc..
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Manage your stress levels, have a balanced and nutritious diet.
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Hello user
See, you will not gain until the cause of underweight is not treated.
There are many reason of being underweight
. Improper liver functions
. Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyroid)
. IBS
. Tuberculosis
. Improper dietary diet
. Vitamins and minerals deficiency
.Eating disorders
. Improper sleep
.Stress
. Medication
Many more
HOW WE TREAT UNDERWEIGHT THRU DIET
. Finding and Curing the cause of underweight
. Treating the deficiency and symptoms cause due to underweight
. Diet to get ideal weight
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Vitals,health parameter, physical activity, family history, occupation, daily routine and any many.so ,if you want to contact ,please contact us thru the link below or via Practo
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please ask directly for personalized diet plan
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Ms. Harshita
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult with me for detailed discussion and further guidance through practo.
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Ms. Faiza Naz
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Change your lifestyle, check your blood parameters, do some strengthening exercises and have protein and carbs rich foods after a consultation.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Good evening
Gut health and stress can affect metabolism and weight gain
There are several steps you can take take to get the results you want
1. Eat more
2. Eat low - FODMAP foods
3. Consume drinks with high calorie
4. Add more healthy oils in your diet
5.drink smoothie ( green smoothie)
6. Eat nuts , seeds and nut butter.
7. Eat a high fiber diet . Fiber is important for our gut health
8. Limit ultra processed foods
9. Drink water
10 . Eat foods rich in polyphenols
11. Eat slowly
12 Eat fermented foods .
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Add in diet yogurt, almonds , olive oils peas , bananas,cheese , garlic, ginger add in diet
Lower your stress level
Get enough sleep
Eat slowly
Stay hydrated
Check food intolerance
Change your diet
Take prebiotics and probiotics
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Ms. Suvidha S
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Pune
Gut issues or stress can affect metabolism and weight gain. Please get in touch for a personalized diet plan to support your needs.
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Ms. Akshita Aggarwal
Dietitian/Nutritionist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Have you got your self tested for ibs?
It seems due to anxiety your gut is affected and that’s why you are not gaining weight it’s not high metabolism but poor absorption of nutrients from food
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