Is it possible to
healthily gain and keep on 20-30 lbs without (regimented) exercise and while being on a low-carbohydrate diet?
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posted by griphus
on Nov 19, 2012 -
35 answers
Before I had my child, I lost almost 100lbs. I have since gained it all back due to post partum depression. How do I get back on track with a child? More detail inside
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posted by AbsolutelyHonest
on Aug 29, 2012 -
31 answers
What is the mechanism by which calories gained from eating unnatural foods, i.e. foods full of chemicals and preservatives, changes a person's appetite or metabolism, leading to weight gain?
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posted by davisnot
on Jun 11, 2012 -
14 answers
If you have a tendency to gain weight due to stress I'd like to know how you recognized this was THE reason for weight gain and found a solution that worked for you. Please don't ask questions that tend to speculate or diagnose the cause of weight gain (no issues with food/exercise) . I want to hear from you if you (or someone you knew) struggled to keep your stress low, which you knew led to your weight gain and how you went about it (without using any drugs!).
posted by xm
on May 28, 2012 -
9 answers
Been on Mercilon contraceptive pill for years. Have come off and almost immediately gained 2 kg (in 3 weeks) and when I weigh on my fat measuring scales my fat content has shot up. a) has anyone else had this on this particular Pill, b) do I have to work on the weight gain like you normall would (limit calories in, maximise calories out) or will it balance on its own. I was on a blood pressure pill while on the pill, thought it was that that was taking advantage of increasing my weight (my usual side effect on bp meds) so came off that and bp is fine. But weight still going up.
Have seen this http://ask.metafilter.com/74594/How-long-does-it-take-for-the-hormones-to-leave-my-system but is not specific about this pill / how to get the weight off / the fat thing.
Anonymous as a bit personal for me!
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
I suspect I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Avoidant Personality Disorder. My current psychiatrist is only treating me for Social Anxiety/selective mutism. During our first session he did not focus on what I consider to be the disorders causing me to remain homebound and avoidant of people.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm a vegetarian, I'm starting to work out with weights, and I'm looking for
specific ways to add 1,000 calories per day to my diet. I'm very confused about how to accomplish this healthily. Halp!
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posted by Maximian
on Feb 24, 2011 -
31 answers
YANAD, but do you know of an excellent diagnostician in the Boston area (or you've had similar symptoms and you think you know a specialist)?
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posted by dzaz
on Dec 18, 2010 -
4 answers
I've gained some muscle...and lots of fat. I need some help with losing the extra fat, keeping the muscle I have gained, and dealing with feeling lots heavier.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 11, 2010 -
9 answers
Is it possible to gain more than a pound of body weight as a result of eating a pound of food?
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posted by crapples
on Feb 23, 2010 -
44 answers
LowCarbDietFilter: How do you GAIN weight on a low carb diet? I'm on a low carb diet for health reasons, but was already fairly skinny before I started, and now I'm having a tough time maintaining my weight. Any good resources that aren't all about weight loss?
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posted by sdis
on Dec 21, 2009 -
23 answers
I've been on zoloft for a year, and just started taking wellbutrin in addition. Zoloft has made me gain quite a bit of weight, even though I exercise regularly and eat well. How have other people dealt with this?
posted by Lutoslawski
on Jun 16, 2009 -
10 answers
I´ve recently discovered that my body "dislikes" red meat, this is, I become heavy and slow when eat this kind of food. Additionally, my doctor suggested that I should eat less meat since my kidneys are not working properly. One of my life goals is to become vegetarian (ovo-lacto kind to start), and I purchased some books on the subject, but none of them explains how to do so without putting your health in risk. Is there a comprehensive and safe guide to start being vegetarian?
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posted by Matrod
on Jan 7, 2009 -
28 answers
i started running 2 months ago and have gained 10 lbs. i haven't been eating or drinking more--in fact, i've been eating more healthfully, if anything. and it's not muscle--i've gone up a dress size, and my rings are tight. wtf?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 3, 2008 -
31 answers
I've decided to abandon '
plan A' and think it's best to connect my two houses using wifi because of electrical concerns. I've read through tons of past Askme and other threads on the internet about range boosting, repeaters, gain, antennas etc but I'm asking this question because I'm hoping that there's a kit someone can point me in the direction of that matches my needs!
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posted by dance
on Apr 17, 2008 -
13 answers
What date acquired and cost basis should I put for two items reported on a 1099-B, when there are several unknowns?
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posted by daisyace
on Apr 10, 2008 -
8 answers
If I eat three breakfasts and then don't eat for the rest of the day, is that the same thing as eating breakfast lunch and dinner?
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posted by defmute
on Mar 19, 2008 -
19 answers
Carb/Protein Drink: Help me find the most convenient (and least expensive) way to formulate a workout shake of ~62/31g Carb/Protein, and 3-5g each of BCAAs, Glutamine and Phenylalanine.
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posted by sdis
on Nov 7, 2006 -
6 answers
When trying to gain weight, does taking alfalfa supplements counter act the effects of creatine?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2006 -
5 answers
I've been taking Lamictal (150 mgs) and Welbutrin (100 mgs) for over a year. About eight months or so ago, I started taking Celexa (10 mgs) as well. Since taking the Celexa, I've gained over ten pounds, this after staying at the same weight for over three years. I'm still going to the gym six days a week and my diet hasn't significantly changed. The next time I see my doctor, I'd like to suggest he take me off the Celexa and put me on a different anti-depressant. Can anyone tell me which anti-depressant is least likely to cause weight gain?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2006 -
16 answers
