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I lost a lot of weight rapidly last year due to grief and stress/not eating. i'm half the size i used to be, how can i start to gain weight healthily?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Weight loss: Just eating a balanced diet will put the weight back on - Basically eating calories above what you are burning off will cause weight gain. Protein shakes and supplements for body builders will work.

Answered 8/16/2016

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