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Why am I not losing weight despite following a diet, lifting weights and daily cardio exercises?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
I am 5’7 210 lbs. I’ve been on a 1500 calorie diet for two weeks with macros of 40% protein, 40% fat and 20% carbs. I’m trying to build/maintain muscle while losing fat. I’ve been tracking all this on MyFitnessPal. I’ve been lifting weights on my tonal 4 days a week. I added cardio this week with...

What are the possible causes for my small bone size and low weight?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Dear Doctor, I am 22 years old, and I weigh 38 kg with a height of 153 cm. I ve noticed that my wrist bone, hand size, and feet size resemble that of a much younger person, around 10 years old. I would like to discuss ways to potentially increase my bone size and gain weight. Could you please...

Is it possible to increase height or bone-cartilage length after growth plates are fused and are Growth Boom supplements effective or just a scam?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Hello, I am a 26m, i have 5 7 . The issue is, that want to be taller so i have looked for ways to improve my height. For 2 weeks ago i am doing yoga, and hanging exercise regularly. So far this is the only way to reach my goal. But i wanted more, and i was curious about ways to increase also the...

Should I switch to maintenance calories to reach my goal weight?	2	1	Thu, 27 Feb 2025
I am 6.2 lbs from my goal weight of 125lbs. I eat 1450 calories a day and strength train 4 days a week, 30min of cardio 5 days a week. My weight loss has slown down dramatically the past month, going from losing 2lbs a week to less than half a pound a week. Should I go to maintance calories for...

Can Glipizide cause weight gain despite consuming only 1000 calories a day?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Hello i have been on glipizide for diabetes 2 since my bowel blockage in late Dec 2021. I was watching my intake and kind of food and was down to 150 lbs. since then I ve gained 15 lbs and I can t lose weight. I m only consuming 1000 calories a day. will glipizide cause this problem.

Will eating a daily intake of 1930 calories from snacks at work be healthy for a young male adult?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
This is my plan to live off of the free snacks at my work. Will I be okay and healthy? I am a 23 yr old male, 5 10 . For breakfast, I will have 1 scoop of some meal replacement. These are the snacks available, and how much of each I will be eating for lunch: Item Number Fruit Snacks 1...

Is Gatorade safe to drink after a double mastectomy, and what foods are safe to eat to avoid thinning my blood?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
I recently had essentially a double mastectomy. I drink ginseng tea after surgery which my doctor believes to have thinned my blood causing me to bleed too much and leak blood from my drain sites. I’m trying to avoid foods that are blood thinners now but I was drinking Gatorade. Is Gatorade safe...

What could be causing constantly hunger despite eating high quantities of food?	2	1	Sat, 3 Aug 2024
For months now I never get the feeling of being full or satisfied no mattter how much i eat or snack. I do not put on any extra weight despite the over eating this causes. At all times of the day my hunger is off the scale. It is becoming a real problem for me now.

Is there a recommended approach to gaining weight effectively when it is not proportionate to my height?	2	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
My concern is I am already 19 y/o but my weight does not fit too well with my height. My weight was 40kg and my height was 4 10. I have tried weight gain supplements but they didn t work is there anything I can do to gain weight?

Is it safe to take Hydroxycut Elite on an empty stomach while intermittent fasting with a keto diet?	2	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
Is it safe to take hydroxycut elite (muscletech) on empty stomach? i am doing intermittent fasting and keto diet and doing well on my weight loss progress already and i dont want to consume high dosages of caffeine as written on bottle so i prefer taking 1-2 capsules before my workout is it safe...

How can I gain weight effectively when I have anorexia triggered by infertility treatments?	2	1	Tue, 2 Apr 2024
I had un protected sex, but didn t took any ipill later I had check urine test it was negative but i took mp forte for safety only four tablet I found it in comfortable, so I stop after that I didn t got my periods for 15 days I took homepathy medicine for periods that work ed in 7 days I got my...

Suggest treatment for bloating and weight gain despite exercise and dietary restrictions	2	1	Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Hello. I take 75mg levothyroxine daily. No problems with that. But I get very bloated all the time. I have given up all dairy exact kefir thick yoghurt that I make myself. I only also eat homemade sourdough bread. I exercise for an HR in the gym daily, and I am not a big eater, as I just get...

Is there any natural remedy or medical treatment to improve skinny legs?	2	1	Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Please is there any remedy or drug or cream or solution for skinny legs. If yes, please is there any after effects, if no, please recommend, I am open to ur advise please. For this has been an issue and has kept one uncomfortable. Thanks in anticipation

What medical condition could cause severe weight gain in a 54-year-old?	2	1	Wed, 12 Jun 2019
I am 54 yrs old and all of the sudden this spring I started gaining weight in my stomach and thighs, I had been working out 5 days a week and eating fairly well, but now I have gained 10-12lbs fairly quickly and can t lose any lbs at all, I have tried everything but don t understand why I picked...

What could be the reason for rapid weight gain especially in the belly region?	2	1	Mon, 10 Jun 2019
I am gaining weight extremely fast and I have no idea why I am gaining it all in my belly it started in the beginning of june at that time I weighed 210lbs witch was what I weighed for at least 20 years now I am 340lbs and my belly has become unbearably big I don t know why this is happening or...

Should I be concerned about chest pain and tightness in the head caused after exercise?	2	1	Fri, 1 Mar 2019
Any physical activity results in tightness in head, feeling of hyperactive hormones and minor pain in chest. These symptoms only occur following the exercize hours later or the next day. I have had numerous cardio tests which has ruled out any cardio problems. Any thoughts?

What is the cause and cure for excessive sweating all over the body?	5	1	Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Hi, since i can remember by body secrete more sweat than any normal person. A 10 min walk could result in me drenching my cloths with sweats. Right now i m over weight but this symptoms was there ever since i can remember. I do have unusually more hair on my entire body, though not dense but...

What is the cause of rapid weight gain along with swollen and painful feet?	2	1	Wed, 20 Feb 2019
I think I m dying. I m gaining weight at a rapid pace. 40+lbs. In 3 months. My legs and feet are swelling up and is extremely painful. No energy, depressed and in pain constantly in my legs, feet, back, neck.

What causes weight gain after blood transfusion?	2	1	Wed, 23 Jan 2019
I started gaining weight after a blood transffusion and abdominal surgery very fast. I went 3 sizes up. That was 9 months ago and its not changing..I feel like its not my body.I have been skinny all my life and I was able to eat anythingin any amount. Why did i start gaining weight after the...

How do you get rid of double chin and face fat?	2	1	Sat, 29 Dec 2018
Hi, I dont know about that i am suffering from thyroid or not however i have double chin, i generally do some excercises for face or face double chin but its not deacresing, as i am pissed off from my fluffy face, so could you please suggest me that what can i do to get rid of my face fat...

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