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I was 165 lbs when i started college and now i'm 201 lbs 3 years later. i'm 5'11. is this bad? i'm so nervous

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: First it depends on the kind of weight you gained. Did you gain muscle or fat? If it's the latter , than you should definitely attempt to lose some weight. I understand it can be difficult so start easy and make better choices when you eat.

Answered 9/29/2016

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NO: Very common for people to gain weight incollege. Weighing 201 pounds at 511 is around 20 to 25 pounds more than your ideal weight. To maintain optimal health it's best to try and stay within 10 pounds right away. The healthiest way to do this is the five or 10 fresh or steamed fruits of his goals daily and to exercise 30 minutes to an hour five times a week. Limiting the amount of regular sodas a

Answered 8/3/2014

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