why am i gaining weight and have not changed my diet

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Rod Moser, PA, PhD

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See your medical provider first. A few blood tests can determine if you have an underlying metabolic reason (hypothyroid, for example). Not all weight gain is adipose tissue (fat); some can be fluid. Your medical provider can determine if you are having issues with edema (fluid retention).

Clearly, something has changed. You have gained about a pound a week, so an increased intake as little as 500 calories a day more than you need, or less calorie expenditure, could easily account for the weight gain.

Before you see your doctor, keep a food diary (accurate and honest amounts, please) for several days or a week. This will give your medical provider a good idea of your calorie intake. A dietician or nutritionist can also help you solve this dilemma.

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have you been taking a new medication? i was put on lyrica and had no idea of the side affects i gained 30lbs in less then 3 months and asked my doc at next appointment and she changed them. but lots of meds have dif side affects on dif people.

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The most important reason for this is definiltely a decrease in your metabolism! You should try hard to boost your metabolism. Here are a few things you should try:

- Start strength work outs

- Eat much protein, especially after work outs

- Drink 3 litres of water every day

- Arrange 6 meals per day!

Hope this will help!

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Same thing happened to me, I gained 13 pounds over a period of 3.5 months without changing my diet nor taking any new medication, I was taking two hard courses and was very stressed out...so it could be caused by the Cortisol stress hormone since blood tests haven't shown anything wrong with my body. I haven't gained any weight after that damn semester was over..Unfortunately, I am still struggling to get rid of them!

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