Question 1

gained five pounds from one binge. two weeks later can not lose it! eventhough went back to eating normally. so frustrated!!

Accepted Answer

Try avoiding Carbs: An Atkins or South Beach type of diet, avoiding Carbohydrates and eating more protein and fats for a month may help to shed away the extra pounds!
Even better with exercise like walking or jogging!

Question 2

is it possible or common to gain multiple pounds in one day after a 3 or 4 day fast and eating more but less than 2,000 calories the next day ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: The regaining of weight in that situation usually is partly water weight. Water is 8 pounds per gallon, so is quite heavy. If a fasting person were drinking plenty of water during her fast, then it is less likely that the returned weight is water weight. Each person's situation is somewhat unique. One's body also wants to replenish its glycogen stores (fuel) that were being used during fasting.

Question 3

two days ago gained 5 pounds overnight and only lost 2 of those pounds since. i expected to lose all of it the next day. what's going on here? not pms

Accepted Answer

Many variables: Weight gain overnight is usually a sign of fluids shifting into "storage" compartments (tissue spaces) in the body. This can occur with extra salt intake in your diet  congestive heart failure, end of menstrual cycle bloating, as well as poor kidney function. It is best if this continues to have a MD exam to find out why this is recurring if you eliminate the simpler reasons for the fluid gain.

Question 4

i am masturbating for past 7 years one to two times a day. will it affect my bodybuilding gains and reduce my sperm count. how to reverse the effects?

Accepted Answer

?: Do not know if it will affect body building. 
Just decreasing frequently may help if you are noticing any issues.

Question 5

if i am trying to recover from an eating disroder how many calories should i intake a day to gain one pound a week if my heart rate is really slow ?

Accepted Answer

Www.caloriecount.com: In reference to your caloric requirements for weight gain, you heart rate is irrelevant. Go to the above web address, open a free account by supplying your age, height, weight, gender, and activity level. It will calculate your daily caloric need to remain stable. Eat 500 additional calories per day and you'll gain 1 pound per week.

Question 6

after working out my abs, i always feel very bloated and may even gain a pound or two.. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Your abs may be sore after a workout, but bloating and weight gain are probably coincidental and more related to fluid replacement, diet, etc.

Question 7

i have ppcm. i gained 4 pounds in three days then stayed the same weight for a week and now i have gained two more pounds overnight. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your docs.: If you are currently taking Furosemide you may need to increase your meds per plan discussed with your doc.  In any case you need to notify your doc or the on call person asap. Pay attention to your lower extremity edema and to your shortness of breath.

Question 8

what to do if i gained 45 pounds in one year?

Accepted Answer

Are you overweight?: If yes- insure that calories burned &gt; calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol &amp; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic &amp; weight lifting exercises.

Question 9

i want to gain 10 to 15 pounds within a week or two. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

That's too rapid.: To gain: eat healthy high 
calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build your large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, .

Question 10

could someone possibly gain five pounds of muscle in two weeks?

Accepted Answer

No: Weight gain of that magnitude in tht short of atime is water weight.

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Gained five pounds from one binge. two weeks later can not lose it! eventhough went back to eating normally. so frustrated!!

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Is it possible or common to gain multiple pounds in one day after a 3 or 4 day fast and eating more but less than 2,000 calories the next day ?

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Two days ago gained 5 pounds overnight and only lost 2 of those pounds since. i expected to lose all of it the next day. what's going on here? not pms

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I am masturbating for past 7 years one to two times a day. will it affect my bodybuilding gains and reduce my sperm count. how to reverse the effects?

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If i am trying to recover from an eating disroder how many calories should i intake a day to gain one pound a week if my heart rate is really slow ?

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After working out my abs, i always feel very bloated and may even gain a pound or two.. why is this?

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I have ppcm. i gained 4 pounds in three days then stayed the same weight for a week and now i have gained two more pounds overnight. what can i do?

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What to do if i gained 45 pounds in one year?

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I want to gain 10 to 15 pounds within a week or two. is this normal?

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Could someone possibly gain five pounds of muscle in two weeks?

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