Question 1

is it generally no issue not drinking weight gain drink before workout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You do not need a high calorie, high sugar drink before working out.

Question 2

3 month old prem boy drinking irregular amounts and weight gain not up to standard.hes also fuzzy  and awake alot?

Accepted Answer

Too vague to comment: I would suggest you have this baby seen by his doc to sort this out. The pattern you cite is not specific enough to begin understanding what is going on. It may be relatively normal or sign of an emerging problem.

Question 3

can drinking soda cause diabetes?
or is the weight gain from soda causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Soda: Soda thatcis not diet soda is a simple, fast absorbed carb.  It will not "cause" diabetes but could unmask an undiscovered insulin resistance or insulin deficiency. And yes, weght gain and adipose gain from excess soda can indeed lead to an insulin resistant state, which is type 2 diabetes if severe enough.

Question 4

does drinking alcohol cause an increase in weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Alcohol has a carbohydrate effect & stimulates Insulin release which depresses blood sugar and stimulates hunger. Insulin release also turns off breakdown of fat as a backup energy source in the body. Over time this can lead to increased intake, quick deposition of energy as fat stores and eventual weight gain. The skinny alcoholic exists because they seldom spend money on food.

Question 5

can i drink naturade weight gain while nursing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I don't see anything in the product that would be a problem for baby.I think it is a bit pricey &amp; you may get a similar benefit from using a simple supplement like Carnations Breakfast Essentials in powder form.

Question 6

will drinking a gallon of whole milk everyday help weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: Only if you drink and eat more calories than you supposed  to. It is usually recommended to ingest about 2000 calories a day. If you want to gain weight you should eat more calories and exercise more so you would be able  to build muscle weight but no fat

Question 7

can drinking beer cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

It certainly can.: Any source of calories when taken in excess can contribute to weight gain.

Question 8

does drinking alcohol cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

YES: Have you ever heard of "beer belly"?   Alcohol has lots of calories that your body does not need for nourishment, and it's easy to forget this when drinking.  Here's an article & list:   http://www.Medicinenet.Com/alcohol_and_nutrition/page3.Htm#weight        the more sweet and exotic drinks are even more fattening than those listed here.

Question 9

does drinking soy milk cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Calorie economics: Soy milk does not cause weight gain anymore than other food (including regular milk). Weight gain occurs when the total calorie intake exceeds the calories consumed by the body in activities, leading to storing away of the calories. In general, calories from all food sources not used are turned to fat and stored for later use. Portion control is important. Avoid drinking too much soy milk.

Question 10

how to reduce weight gain while drinking alcohol nightly?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: It would depend how much and how often one is drinking.  This is a big sabotage to many people trying to loose weight.  Obviously the more physically active the better, and the better one eats other than the drinking.

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