well i'm 5'2-5'3 and i weigh approximately 107lbs. 4 years earlier i weighed in at 125lbs, i experienced depression big time. and when i get depressed i don't eat, well i stopped eating and i lost about 32 pounds. lets just say i lost about 7 pounds a week i got down to 93lbs. Over a 3 year period i have only gained 14 pounds i'm still really thin. I have tried to gain weight unsuccesfully. I have tried everything shakes, fast food twice a day, 3 meals a day with snacking in between and i will gain about 2 or 3 pounds and loose it again within a day. I have stopped having periods it has been over a year since i have had one. i'm 20 years old. I have been to the doctor have had tests done including thyroid everything is perfect. why can't i gain any weight, I use to be able to gain weight like nothing befor i drastically lost all that weight. can someone help me out. please would only like answers from people 21 and over.. thanks soo much
2007-01-09 05:16:59 · 19 answers · asked by Kasja 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You are trying to gain back weight the wrong way hun. Dont gorge on yucky unhealthy foods. Just try increaseing calories slowly. Try high protien, and high fat foods like peanut butter, cream cheese, pastas, potatoes, and anything dairy! Just do it in moderation. You could even try muscle toning. When you lose weight like that , you lose alot of muscle mass. So try push ups and small weigt lifting. You will get back to normal. And as far as periods, just got to your O.B. and ask him or her if you have anything wrong there. A month or two of biirth control could fix that. Dramatic weight loss takes a hard toll on your body and it is hard to recover. Trust Me! I was there! It took me 2 years to get back to normal. But good luck hun, I hope I was help.
2007-01-09 05:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by P-cilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what, maybe it runs in your family. I only know one person in my life and she is 26 and she has never had a period in her life and she is sooooo greedy and doesn't gain a pound! I can't think of what it is that she has but it's not really a disease per say. Some people are just like that yanno? They can eat, eat & eat and not gain a pound but as long as you continue to go to the doctor and get regular check-ups and everything is fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. I know there is a fear of having dieabtes because you probably are thinking that since there is no fat being stored, then maybe a whole bunch of sugar is being stored. Also, are you highly active? Do you play sports or exercise strenously? If so, then that's probably why you're small. Hope this helps.
2007-01-09 05:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by cutelashon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not exactly sure why you cant gain the weight .. it could be that your metabolism changed and is higher now that you lost all of that weight .. the periods not comming im not sure on why that is .. although im 31 and been trying to loose weight nomatter what i do i cant seem to it always stays there and im at close to 260 and 5 ft 7 whats really wierd is i dont look hugely fat and if i get pregnant i go from 260 to 160 then after the baby is born i go back to 260 now tell me that isnt wierd .... i wish you all the luck figguring this out i wish i knew what to tell you for sure
2007-01-09 05:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by jazieyez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
107 is okay for your height. As long as you are eating healthy, your actual weight (within the normal range) is not an issue. It sounds like your body has simply set its perfect weight and is sticking to it. The body will work like mad to maintain the "perfect weight" it has determined.
Just stay healthy and be happy that you are naturally thin.
2007-01-09 05:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try baking apple slices as a healthy alternative to potato chips
2017-04-06 08:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Helen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put most used items on top or bottom shelves so you have to reach for them
2016-07-02 07:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mollie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your right you need to work with your legs more like try bicycling and lifting weights with your legs and swimming without your arms
2016-05-22 23:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
love the starbucks grande caramel frappuccino skip the whole milk and whipped cream which packs in 410 calories total and order the starbucks grande caramel frappuccino light which is only 140 calories
2016-07-07 08:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opt for self checkout wait in line for 7 minutes ring yourself up for another 10 bag your own grub and load up the car
2016-08-17 02:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by Nanette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if food was your only source of pleasure make sure to reconnect with other things you enjoy music sports volunteer work or movies for example
2016-05-21 21:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋