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I've been following a diet chart from 3 months but i can;t see much difference in my weight gain. i used to drink babana shake daily morning including milk,honey,dry fruits,ashwagandha and whole wheat bread with peanut butter and Nutella ,then ghee rice in the lunch and again wheat bread in the evening with the same spreads and then dinner with cha

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Hi, surely will help you. Normally ppl think that diet planning is very easy for eg if they eat lots of food without consulting , even then also you can gain or or if they eat less they can lose weigh ...  Read More

I need to gain weight, how do I achieve it? Can you help me with some diet plan to follow. I'm vegetarian

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I need to gain 10kgs weight in 3 months. What can be an ideal diet and routine to follow for this real quick weight gain?

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You need to take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. You can gain 10 lbs in 60 days. Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Hello I am 21 Male and my weight is 48 kg and height is 5'7". I am basically lean from childhood and tried to get some weight but it is not happening.So any one can suggest me a better diet or something should I follow for gaining weight ?

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According to your height your ideal weight should be 65 kgs.you need to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Proper diet which I should follow. As my weight is increasing day by day so what diet should I follow on daily basis.

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me privately for customized die ...  Read More

Hi doctors! Can you suggest some best exercises for weight gain which u have seen or experienced & got a good result after trying it for yourself & also I wanna make my cheeks bit bigger. Hoping for best answers ..) Have a good day

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Along with exercise diet also need to be taken... To gain cheeks specially try to chew food both the side of mouth...it might help you to gain lil bit ...  Read More

Hi, recently lost weight and want to gain ideal weight from 56 to 62 kg for my height of 5'10". Pls suggest an easy to follow diet mainly vegetarian and south Indian if possible. I can eat non veg outside upto 2 times a week. Thanks.

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Hello there.... Have six meals in a day – three big meals and three small. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be heavy and calorie-rich. Only calories won’t add to your body weight,include the right ...  Read More

I have gluten allergy so please suggest me diet or supplements so that it could help me gain some weight i am getting skinny day by day!

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My bmi is 16.1 , how to gain weight? Give diet chart .

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Hello sir/madam, Could you Please provide me diet plan for weight gain.... Thanks, P.Kiran kumar.

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Gud afternoon pls kindly share in detail if u have any health issues like hyperthyroidism, diabetes type 1 or type 2 diabetes having or not,liver issues,kidney issues etc. Pls let me know in detail ab ...  Read More

I’m 20 years old and weigh only 36 kg. Is this healthy? I eat like a normal 20-year-old, but no matter what I eat, my weight just doesn’t seem to increase. I’ve been struggling to gain weight, and I’m starting to wonder if something is wrong. All reports are nrml.

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Weighing 36 kg at 20 can still be healthy for some body frames, especially if your reports already came back normal. Difficulty gaining weight despite eating well is often simply a faster metabolism o ...  Read More

My baby’s birth weight was 2.8 kg, and at 28 days the weight is 3.3 kg. Is this weight gain normal and adequate for the baby’s age? What should I do to help my baby gain weight appropriately?

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A gain of around 500 grams over the first 28 days is a reasonable start for many newborns, though the right way to judge this is by tracking it on your baby's growth chart rather than one number. ...  Read More

My height is 5'5" (165 cm) and my weight is around 53–54 kg. A dietitian suggested gradually reaching around 60 kg and eating something nourishing every 2–3 hours instead of having two heavy meals. What does Ayurveda recommend for healthy weight gain in my case? Is frequent eating every 2–3 hours appropriate, or should I wait unti

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According to ayurved,you have to eat accordingly to your digestive fire ,we call it agni in ayurved term,you have to follow daily routine like sleep early,wake up in morning,if you have follow this 2- ...  Read More

So I was slim and weighing 50-55kgs as per bmi. But last September that is September of 2025 I started noticing that my clothes stopped fitting me, I had gained weight around my tummy, hips and breast. I was in proper hourglass figure but now I have turned into pear shaped with heavy lower body. Now I do diet and exercises but my weight is constant

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. You can discuss via whatsapp on 971*66*33* ...  Read More

I am in 19th of pregnancy But not able to gain much weight even after having meals all day Before pregnancy it was 53kg and still its 53.7kg 3weeks back was 54kg

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I have lost 4 kg of weight, and my muscles feel loose/flabby. I eat well, walk regularly, sleep well, and do not have diabetes or thyroid issues. My vitamin D level was 18 when I tested it a year ago. I have no problems eating normal home-cooked food and no stomach pain. However, my stool floats and comes out in small, soft pieces. If I eat heavy o

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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY FIRST. VIT D IS POOR. IT ALSO EFFECTS. UPRISE D60K ONCE A WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO. TRI ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things - I have taken protein and weight

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You need gastroenterologist, T.minor is not a major issue . ...  Read More

Pl suggest any over the counter weight gain supplement powder for female to gain weight. Current BMI is 15.8 with no medical issues

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A BMI of 15.8 indicates that you are significantly underweight. Before starting any supplement, it's important to ensure there is no underlying cause such as thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencie ...  Read More

Hi, Myself deepak 27 year old male, I am 5'5" tall i weigh 60 kg..I am not able to gain weight please let me know what's the issue and how to tackle it. It will be of great help.

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Can I gain weight and go to the gym for regular exercise I want to stay Fit hence want the suggestions

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I have lost 15 lg weight in 40 days. I saw my weight was 101 kg on Wednesday & today is 103 kg. What could be the reason for gain?

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Okay it's 2 kg gain of weight. There are various follow up question I like to know Like weather you eat fast food in last 2 days very high carb? Did you check your weight just after a meal? And did ...  Read More

My baby girl age is 3momth 23days today..her birth weight is 2.55kg..now today her weight is4.5kg..is it normal?why so much less weight gain?pls help

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Weight gain per month is around 800 Gm to 1 kg till 6 month of age ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, height 156 cm. My weight was 58 kg until March 2025, but it suddenly increased to 63 kg. Despite reducing sugar, exercising regularly, following diets, and trying home remedies, I have been unable to lose weight. I have had severe constipation since my pregnancy 8 years ago, along with bloating and abdominal

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I followed a weight gain diet for many days I gained 10kgs - 43kg to 53kg Now if I come back to my earlier habits like 3 meals a day - lunch - 300g rice dal egg Dinner - same Brkfast - 60g sattu milkshake Is it enough to maintain that weight or will I start to lose.. Please sir/ma'am I am very confused..

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Hi this s Dietician sheetal here Yes, u hav to maintain with physical activity also U want to loose Weight r gain weight May i knw ur height ...  Read More

Is it possible to gain weight or muscle by eating 3 meals a day.please help sir/ma'am. I eat Sattu milk shake as breakfast Lunch - rice dal and 1 omlette Dinner 4 rotis with vegetables or dal.. Is it possible to gain weight on these foods.

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Take more protein, vegetables and good fat... Banana everyday ...  Read More

I am overweight I am working at a corporate and it is mostly a seating job like a 9-11 hours job. So I wanted to lose weight. So help me to suggest diet and nutrition.

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Yes ma'am, I can help you completely, but for that you will have to talk to me so that I can give you a diet chart according to your lifestyle. ...  Read More

Sir and Ma'am, Was on nexito 20,tapered and currently on nexito 5.Weight gain is the issue, pls suggest any other SSRI with no weight gain. Regards

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Weight gain can occur with escitalopram (Nexito), especially with long-term use. However, the choice of an alternative antidepressant depends on your diagnosis, current symptom control, previous respo ...  Read More

Iam eating veg nov neg and protein powder but no weight gain Doing some exercises also Why my life Is very like this Why iam not able to increase weight Current weight 54 age 26

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Hi Please do a blood test and check for thyroid levels, diabetes profile, iron Vitamin D and B12 levels. What is your height? If everything in the blood report is fine, then you have to look at nu ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing issue to reduce weight, my face is became round which is making me depressed..I don't eat much still gained lots of weight, I walk other than that no exercise I am able to do..because I get body pain ,tiredness ,breathless feeling..I really want to lose weight please help me out ..I have pcod/pcos issue. No thyroid, nothing I have ,

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My baby birth weight -3.190 kg 45 days - 4.960 kg 77 days - 5.620 kg 101 days- 5.950 kg Is it normal ? I m worried as the weight gain has decreased

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