Weight gain is frequently influenced by medications like Zoloft and hormonal changes after procedures such as a hysterectomy. Learn tips for gaining weight in specific areas while managing medical side effects.
If you’ve been through a long illness or a period of emotional stress, your clothes may be baggy, and your family and friends might comment on how gaunt you look. A body mass index below 18.5 is considered underweight -- a condition that can affect your overall health.
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If you’re underweight or heading in that direction, a steady, consistent plan for weight gain will work better for you than any quick-gain method. In a period of 10 days, a woman can safely gain a little over a pound if she follows a nutrient- and calorie-dense diet combined with strength training to build muscle.
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