I have been taking vitamins for about 6 months. Over that time period I have gained almost ten pounds. If anything I have been eating better. I never used to eat fruit or vegetables, only junk like candy bars and pizza. I have been eating better and exercising the same amount or more. Any suggestions or comments as to why?
2006-08-29 10:10:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
"Weight gain is something that many women experience at different times of life and has many different causes. I don't know your situation enough to comment on why you might have put on some pounds, but the vitamins can't be the reason. Vitamins do not cause weight gain--they don't have any calories and they don't change appetite or metabolism. It must be something else in your life that is leading to the weight gain."
2006-08-29 10:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The right vitamins will help you lose weight because your body won't keep asking for food once it's got the nutrients it needs. Eat all the fresh vegetables and fruits you want! And, don't worry about the initial weight gain. That's perfectly normal when you start working out. You're putting on muscle, which weighs more than fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn, even at rest. So hang in there, the numbers will turn in your favor soon!
2006-08-29 10:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamins probably make you feel better so you eat more and if you are only exercising th same amount, you will gain weight. you just need to have a little more exercise.
2006-08-29 10:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would eat two lbs of vitamins,and two lbs of food you would stay the same.Sounds like your eating in between meals...Just get some exercise,get that heart rate up there for a couple time's a week..come on you can do IT..
2006-08-29 10:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by D Grass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure as to why you would be gaining weight, but I know Vitamin B Complex is supposed to sepped your metabolism which in turn should make you lose weight, I take it every other day and although I am not tryin gto lose weight, or gain for that matter I am 5'9 136lbs.
2006-08-29 10:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by nmaponte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I started on vitamins, I gained 5 pounds. Since you are exercising, remember, muscle weighs more than fat. Are you more toned up than you use to be?
2006-08-29 10:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some vitamins to watch out for because they will make you gain weight:
Big Macnesium
Whopperinc
2006-08-29 10:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vitamins just go right through your body. It would be very rare if you gained weight from adding these nutrients to your diet.
2006-08-29 10:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you eat the jar along with the vitamins.
2006-08-29 10:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its not vitamins. You need to exercise andburn more calories than you consume, thats all.
2006-08-29 10:13:07 · answer #10 · answered by shigatoxin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋