Question 1

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.

Question 2

despite working out four to five times a week with a trainer, i have gained close to 15 pounds in 8 months. i also rarely sleep through the nigh.help!?

Accepted Answer

Calories: U really need a healthy diet that has fewer carbohydrates and fats and increased reliance on vegetables to lose weight effectively. Jogging and swimming can burn between 100 cal a mile to five or 600 cal an hour when swimming. 3500 cal is equal to 1 pound of fat so you can see it takes a lot of exercise. You need to work on diet as well.

Question 3

plz doctors i need your help i'm women 28 years and 5.4 feet.my weight is 97 pounds l want to gain weight very fast because i do don't have appetite?

Accepted Answer

See your DOCTOR: Your BMI is 16.6 which is below the MINIMUM BMI of 18.5
You are under weight
You need to see a doctor for a thorough work up to r/o any medical condition which is responsible for not gaining weight, like Thyroid disorder etc.Before you try any thing see your Doctor

Question 4

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 5

is there any special shakes i can prepare at home to gain weigth fast? or any other thing to gain weight? please i would like to gain bit more pounds!

Accepted Answer

Eat more : Frequently especially meat and protein products, carbohydrates, junk foods, exercise less and sleep more. Check your bmi (normally between 20 and 25) & have a baseline blood work including chemistry, lipids panel and thyroid function. Best  wishes!

Question 6

i need to gain about 15-20 pounds fast ...can u help me

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why do you need the weight gain?  Rapid weight gain or loss can be unhealthy but in general increasing caloric intake along with decreased activity can increase weight gain.  Be careful though it may be difficult to lose that weight when you need to.

Question 7

i weight 136 lbs (i gained 1.6 pounds from a splurge yesturday) if i drink 136 oz of water and decrease my salt can i get back to 134 again fast?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: There are many basic metabolic rate calculators available online that you can calculate how many calories your body burns by doing nothing. On average there are 3500 calories/lb. If you want to lose 1.6 pounds you need to multiply 3500x1.6 and subtract how much you burn off. Let's say this comes out to 4200 calories. Try not to micromanage your weight. Get myfitnesspal and track it smarter.

Question 8

how can you lower a fast metabolism so that you can gain weight? i would weigh myself today then when i weigh myself again i would be 2-3 pounds less.

Accepted Answer

Don't bother: If your thyroid is normal, be thankful your metabolism is fast at your age. If looking to gain weight, increase calories with good fats, high protein, and carbs from vegetables &amp; fruits, and do more resistance exercises rather than cardio.

Question 9

im 5-9 160 pounds how do i gain weight fast and healthy in 1 month i want to gain 20pounds or more ?

Accepted Answer

Want more muscle?: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a dr. Can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon, ...  Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu, ....

Question 10

i need to gain weight but i want it to be in muscle. i'm 5'7 and 96 pounds with a fast metabolism , how can i do this?

Accepted Answer

Dietician: Have you had your thyroid function checked to make sure that it is not overactive? If it's not then it's a simple matter of increasing calorie intake. I recommend that you have a consultation with a dietician at your hospital where you would get expert advice on what type of diet is healthy for you and your activity level and your ideal weight would be determined.

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

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Despite working out four to five times a week with a trainer, i have gained close to 15 pounds in 8 months. i also rarely sleep through the nigh.help!?

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Plz doctors i need your help i'm women 28 years and 5.4 feet.my weight is 97 pounds l want to gain weight very fast because i do don't have appetite?

A member asked:

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 ?

A member asked:

Is there any special shakes i can prepare at home to gain weigth fast? or any other thing to gain weight? please i would like to gain bit more pounds!

A member asked:

I need to gain about 15-20 pounds fast ...can u help me

A member asked:

I weight 136 lbs (i gained 1.6 pounds from a splurge yesturday) if i drink 136 oz of water and decrease my salt can i get back to 134 again fast?

A member asked:

How can you lower a fast metabolism so that you can gain weight? i would weigh myself today then when i weigh myself again i would be 2-3 pounds less.

A member asked:

Im 5-9 160 pounds how do i gain weight fast and healthy in 1 month i want to gain 20pounds or more ?

A member asked:

I need to gain weight but i want it to be in muscle. i'm 5'7 and 96 pounds with a fast metabolism , how can i do this?

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