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- Building muscle adds weightUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Healthy Weight Gain
- Medications can cause weight gainWrongDiagnosis: Medications or Substances Causing Weight Gain
- Recommended pregnancy weight gain: 25-37 lbsAmerican Pregnancy Association: About Pregnancy Weight Gain
- Modern birth control pills do not cause weight gainThe New York Times: The Claim: The Pill Can Make You Put On Weight (January 30, 2007)
- Study: Weight gain of more than 55 lbs after age 18 increases breast cancer risk by 45%FOXNews: Adult Weight Gain Linked to Breast Cancer (July 13, 2006)
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An increase in muscle mass, body fat, or fluid retention can produce weight gain. Weight gain can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Temporary weight gain can result from conditions such as pregnancy or taking certain medications. Weight gain can be a desired outcome for individuals who are underweight.MedlinePlus: Definition MedicineNet: Weight Gain
Apples and Pears
Weight gain in the midsection can either be deposited primarily around the belly, causing an apple shape, or around the hips, creating a pear silhouette. A waist to hip ratio of ,8 or above is defined as apple, a lower ratio is categorized as pear. The apple style of weight gain has been linked to a higher risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer. Pear shaped women may have a higher risk of osteoporosisCBS News: Are You A Pear Or An Apple (February 28, 2005) MedlinePlus: Different Types of Weight GainCauses
Some causes of weight gain are a slow metabolism, taking in more calories than are expended, quitting smoking, pregnancy and disease. Some diseases that can cause weight gain include eating disorders, depression, heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver, Cushing's syndrome, and hypothyroidism.MedlinePlus: Causes BBC Health: Your Weight WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Weight GainHypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body is not making enough thyroid hormones. Having low levels of thyroid hormone affects your metabolism. Some of the symptoms caused by hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue and depression.UpToDate: Hypothyroidism-
Weight Gain Questions
How is it that I can be one weight and then the next week im 10 lbs more? Is that normal? 1 AnswerYes... absolutely normal. The nutritionist that I'm married to says that we can fluctuate from 1 to 5 lbs each DAY! Our bodies are so great! read more
Dr. Oz I am 51 years old and I have had a very large Hital Hernia for about 8 years and I have gained weight over the years. I can not find 1 AnswerThe Ask Dr Oz topic page here on Mahalo is about the segment that used to appear on the Oprah show. The question and answer segment of the page is not directed... read more
How do I lose weight fast about 20 lbs.? I had a baby 18 months ago and only lost 35 lbs. I gained 70 lbs. while pregnant. 4 AnswersI also had issues getting rid of that excess weight after pregnancy. Infact, it took me a couple of years until I was able to finally get it off. The best solut... read more
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Weight Gain Forums and Blogs
- Gaining Weight: Weight Gain Diet and Nutrition
- eHow: How to Gain Weight
- Health e Living: 5 Holiday Weight Gain Myths (November 11, 2008)
- HealthBoards: Been Skinny All My Life (November 6, 2008)
- eHealth Forum: Severe Weight Gain (September 27, 2008)
- Alexandra Teagan: Metabolic Imbalance and Weight Gain (May 1, 2008)
- Women's Issues: Dealing With Weight Gain During Menopause (May 1, 2008)
- Well (NYT):: Fat Bias Worse for Women (March 31, 2008)
- WebMD: Diet & Nutrition Message Boards
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