Inability to gain weight?

Question

I lost 25 lbs a year and a half ago and have never been able to gain it back and keep it on. I am 5'9" and now weigh 125 lbs. I didn't have any problem with being 150 lbs and now everyone is constantly telling me that I look too skinny. I was athletic and healthy but now I have no energy and have been having health problems. I was having hypoglycemic episodes that have gotten better with a change in diet, but now I often feel very full after a normal sized meal and it seems to take a very long time to digest and pass that normal amount of food. I have slow healing cuts and bruises and I "just don't look healthy" to anyone that knew me 2 years ago. I have been to a dr and he has ruled out diabetes, thyroid problems, liver problems, and anemia and referred me to an endocrinologist. He doesn't think there is a problem because the change in diet seems to have helped with the hypoglycemia. If there really isn't anything wrong then why can't I put on weight and why do I still feel like crap?

I keep trying to go out and do things like exercise or even just go to the mall but I get tired very quickly. I want to do things-I'm not depressed-but I can't. I thought maybe I was just doing too much too soon after the whole problem with sugar and the bad hypoglycemic episodes but then I backed off a bit in intensity and duration of the activity and it is still totally wiping me out. It is driving me crazy and making it difficult for me to get any work done (I'm in retail management). By the way, I'm a 21 year old female if it matters.

My job basically is a workout every day. We unload, unpack, merchandise and then topstock items (i.e. microwaves) all day every day. I don't smoke or drink. The problem is that I don't feel healthy but apparently nobody can figure out why. I have tried to convince myself that it is all in my head and the problems will go away if I exercise, think positively, etc but it isn't working. My primary care physician thinks that there is a problem, but has no idea what it could be now that the fairly obvious things have been ruled out.

Answer 1

I'd get a second opinion. It sounds like something is still wrong, especially considering the slow healing.

Answer 2

I have had similar problems. I would suggest changing your diet again. Be sure to just change one thing at a time (ie +/- protien) so that you can really tell if makes you feel worse or better. If it makes you feel worse, go back and change something else! Are you exercising at all? Do you smoke? Even just a little bit of exercise can make a big difference.....exercising can get your endorphines flowin and endorphines make you happy! Smoking can suppress your appetite, so try quitting if you do smoke! I lost my 20lbs about 6 years ago and have never regained it! Try get to a point where you feel good/healthy, regardless of your weight. And if your feeling good and still 125lbs, don't let people give you crap about being too skinny!

Good Luck

Answer 3

Tips To Increase Weight Naturally
Being thin is good but being very thin and underweight is not good. You should consult a physician if you are a very very thin person. Lots of medical tests would help in revealing the root cause of the problem.

These are some points, which would help in increasing your weight:

Eating: The first important point to increase your weight is to eat well. Eat more than you burn calories. Eating food, which contains more fat is good for people who are thin. Drinking milk, cheese, chicken meat etc are some foods, which contain more fat.

Exercise: Most people think that thin people should not exercise, as they could get even thinner. But it is recommended that they exercise so that they feel hungrier and eat more. Taking nutritious

food would help the body gain weight. Do not lift heavy weight dumbbells in a gym; instead opt for low weight and do more repetitions.

There are lots of weight gain supplements available in the market, but they are not recommended. Instead have good amount of protein-enriched foods, fruits and products, which contain more fat. Eating lots of protein and fat, as it is very helpful in increasing your weight. So why wait! Start NOW.

Answer 4

Hard to answer since I don't know your diet. But, simple answer will be to up the calories. I suggest you eat 8-9 times a day with around 400 cals per meal. Take in as much protein and good cards and just keep packing in the calories. Doing a weightlifting routine will help also.

Answer 5

you will unlike my answer, yet persistence is critical. you probable only have a intense metabolism. I wasn't a hundred and ten, yet I extraordinarily lots weighed a hundred and fifty five-one hundred sixty from my sophomore one year in intense college until eventually i became a junior in college. Now i'm 215 and attempting to drop some pounds! additionally, that's advisable to attempt weight lifting. muscle communities provides weight. additionally, I recommend observing your dad and mom. in the event that they're skinny, there is a stunning threat you would be too. good success!

Answer 6

It might be mental attitude, if you are not happy wtih the way you look it could affect the way you feel. Try a diet supplement like ensire or boost to your daily diet

Answer 7

u should hit the best buffet in town after a whole day of not eating. sit in the chair long enough to let it 1/2 digest. then get more food.it the simplest and best answer to your problem.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

NO USE ASKING THE LARD @SSES ON HERE XX