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I'm a 27 yr old female whose 4"11 and weighs 78 lbs and have always struggled gaining weight and have already had my thyroid checked. please help!
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Exercise: Your bmi is low, confirming that you are underweight. If your ulcerative colitis is under control, eating more calories should allow you to gain weight, but you must exercise in order to put on muscle weight. Muscle weighs more than fat (and is healthier for your). You need to start with light weights, or use muscle strengthening machines at the gym.
Answered 1/3/2014
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