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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on gaining weight.

23 doctors weighed in across 15 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Stepping on the scale, once a week will more than do, focus on long term.

Answered 8/30/2015

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Consuming starches, proteins and hydrating are key while allowing muscle confusion during exercise.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: If you are trying to gain weight, don't add sugars as your main calories.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't eat just carbs to gain weigh, also eat protein!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Gaining: Gaining weight can be just as hard as losing it depending on your metabolism.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Make: Make sure to check your thyroid and metabolic profile to see if you can gain weight easy.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Keep: Keep your energy high so that gaining weight will be easy, and eat foods high in anti-oxidants.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Gain: Gain weight to increase strength and stamina, not to increase abdominal girth.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Ignore: Healthy carbs, proteins: Building blocks of muscle growth. Exercise and eat!

Answered 1/18/2019

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Work large muscle groups (legs and butt, back, chest) to maximize increase in muscle mass and power.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cut: Cut down on carbs,Exercise Daily,Increase H2O intake,Eat more fruits &veggies,check your thyroid.

Answered 11/7/2014

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Watch what you eat and don't miss out carb counting plus portion size.

Answered 4/19/2016

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Ignore: Gaining weight may be an indication of recovery from severe illness.

Answered 3/22/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Keys: Keys to weight control; 1.Track your habits. 2.Time meals wisely. 3.Get enough sleep, at least 6 hrs.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Be: Be mindful of emotional states when eating. Ask yourself, are you actually hungry?

Answered 5/22/2015

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