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I am terrified to gain weight. i am 16, 5'9, 133 lbs, i eat about 1500 calories, never eat at night and exercise a little, am i going to gain weight?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

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Assuming: you are accurately estimating your calorie intake, it is unlikely that you would gain weight. Currently, at your age/height/weight, you are burning about 1600-1800 calories a day with very little exercise. So actually, the expectation would be that you maintain or actually lose weight very slowly.

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Answered 4/16/2015

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A member asked:

I am terrified to gain weight. i am 16, 5'9, 133 lbs, i eat about 1500 calories, never eat at night and exercise a little, am i going to gain weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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