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What Causes Unexplained Weight Gain?

Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017

Question: Hello doctor..

Im putting on weight from last 3 months.. im taking food as usual but stomach has got fat and shoulder fat also increased.

Im at exact weight now for my height i.e 53kg but every month there is a gain. I was at 46 and came to 53 in 3-4kgs.

Checked thyroid and its normal. Can you please suggest what could be the reason for putting on weight? Im going thru stress from last 6-7 months.. is that the reason?

Can you suggest be good diet plan to be healthy and maintain current weight.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stress could increase weight by increasing food intake

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. If thyroid report is normal and you are appropriate in your weight, I don't think you should be worrying about it. About the small fat accumulation you have expressed, the best way to go about it, is to exercise and completely avoid junk food. I also suggest that you can drink some lemon juice mixed with honey early in the morning on empty stomach.

Please get back to me with your exact height in centimetres so that I can get back to you with your BMI and if needed I will suggest you diet plan.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Thanks doctor for the explanation. As you mentioned i am eating lot of junk food unknowingly bcos of stress. Will have to cautiously reduce that. My height is 160cm.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are not overweight - don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi.....by this your BMI is 20.7 kg/M2.

I will tell you how we should take a decision of classifying whether a person is overweight or underweight or appropriate according to BMI.

BMI < 18.5:     Below normal weight
BMI >= 18.5 and < 25:     Normal weight
BMI >= 25 and < 30:     Overweight
BMI >= 30 and < 35:     Class I Obesity
BMI >= 35 and < 40:     Class II Obesity
BMI >= 40:     Class III Obesity

By this you yourself can see that you are perfect.

As I have suggested you need to do this -

1. Cut down all junk food.
2. Drink atleast 4 litres of water per day.
3. Whenever you feel like eating junk food, eat fruits in instead.
4. Go for walk or cycling or swimming as a means of exercise.
5. Avoid eating snacks while watching TV.

As of now you do not need any diet plan for your BMI.

Hope I have made myself clear. If you have any questions, you are most welcome.

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Thanks alot for the detailed explanation.. one last question please. Can you suggest something to reduce my tummy fat.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Best is swimming or abdominal exercises

Detailed Answer:
Hi....the best thing is either swimming or abdominal exercises like

In lying down position and keeping the legs straight and trying to raise up by bending forward by keeping the hands under the head or neck.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng