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How To Gain Weight With P.O.T.S Condition?
Hi, im a 5ft 5 girl aged 17 and weight just under 6 and a half stone.
i eat alot and dont understand how i dont put on weight. I feel very self conscious of my body and feel so slim people make comments all the time saying in so skinny and its frustrating because i cant gain weight.
I also have a medical condition called P.O.T.S
I really hope you can help. Thank you
i eat alot and dont understand how i dont put on weight. I feel very self conscious of my body and feel so slim people make comments all the time saying in so skinny and its frustrating because i cant gain weight.
I also have a medical condition called P.O.T.S
I really hope you can help. Thank you
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Weight gain can be achieved by increasing your calorie intake and decreasing your energy output.
Increased calorie intake would mean: (1) increasing the portion sizes of meals
(2)increasing the caloric value of the meals by adding peanut butter, dressings, oils, butter
(3)using snacks with high calories such as nuts,
Decreased activity would also help.
I hope this helps
Weight gain can be achieved by increasing your calorie intake and decreasing your energy output.
Increased calorie intake would mean: (1) increasing the portion sizes of meals
(2)increasing the caloric value of the meals by adding peanut butter, dressings, oils, butter
(3)using snacks with high calories such as nuts,
Decreased activity would also help.
I hope this helps
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