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I hardly eat and piling on weight. thyroid labs are normal. everyone around me says they cant believe my size being i really dont eat much. what can be causing this problem? im getting desperate and need help. i stayed the same size for 15 years?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Calories: If you are putting on weight you are eating more than is needed. Reduce your intake by half and keep reducing intake till you start losing one pound/week on a regular basis, till you reach a healthy weight. Consult a nutritionist. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/21/2020

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A member asked:

I hardly eat and piling on weight. thyroid labs are normal. everyone around me says they cant believe my size being i really dont eat much. what can be causing this problem? im getting desperate and need help. i stayed the same size for 15 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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