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It is not only possible but also happens more frequently than one might imagine. Conditions such as hypothyroidism and other hypometabolic states precipitate rapid weight gain. Also, a variety of medications are known to stimulate appetite and significant weight gain in a short period of time, often ten pounds or more in just one week, especially in susceptible individuals. Withdrawal from stimulants, most notably nicotine (usually in the form of smoking cessation) characteristically increase appetite and, all too often, rapid weight gain.
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If you eat 500 calories per day above your energy needs how long will it take to gain ten pounds?
Five to ten weeks. 500 cal per day equates to one or two pounds per week. This is a safe amount to lose/gain.
How do you gain ten pounds?
to gain ten pounds you can eat food with lots of calories or fats
Can someone gain ten pounds in one week?
That would have to be through water retention then, which can be caused by certain medications and illnesses. Not really something to aim for.
Im 11 5'1 and a girl how fast and how can you loose 10 pounds in one week?
losing ten pounds is not easy but you have to eat healthy and excercise A LOT
Where could one find tips on how to lose ten pound in one week?
Many websites offer ideas on how to lose 10 pounds in a week, but not all are reliable. It is necessary to examine each plan for health risks. Livestrong is a reliable website that offers a plan on losing 10 pounds in a week.
How can you gain ten pounds in two weeks?
all you have to do is eat as much as you possibly can.
What is ten percent of one hundred thousand pounds?
It is: ten thousand pounds
Is it good to lose 10 pounds in a week?
Losing ten pounds in seven days without trying is not a good thing unless there has been some type of medical supervision or procedure, such as the removal of fluid from the condition called "ascites" in diseases of the liver, or , as another example, in child birth. Some medications such as the "diuretic" meds such as Lasix or spironolactone can cause a few pounds gain or loss in one week, but for the most part losing 10 pounds in one week is not a good thing. It is always good to try a healthy form of weight loss if your doctor has told you that you should lose a certain amount of weight. There are plenty of programs both on and offline that can help a person lose everything from a pesky few pounds to an enormous amount of weight. There is bariatric surgery, an option for the "morbidly obese" (Body Mass Index or B.M.I. greater than 30) and countless other ways to lose weight. Almost every reputable diet/weight loss program will tell you that losing ten pounds in one week is NOT the way to a lasting, healthy diet/weight loss plan for your life! ****If a person loses ten pounds in one week and is NOT trying through dieting , then they should immediately see their doctor, as there could be something serious going on.*** The "rule of thumb" that most doctors use is that if you lose or gain more than five pounds in one week,(without consciously trying to ) you should pay attention and consult a doctor if it continues.
How much does a ten week old collie weigh?
A ten-week-old collie may weigh around 10-12 pounds. A full grown collie is known as a medium size dog, and can weigh 48-70 pounds.
How do you lose ten pounds in one day?
You cannot lose ten pounds in weight in one day by any natural means. == ==
How do you lose ten pounds in a week without a diet?
liposuction is the only possible way as i see it.
What is the quickest diet to lose ten pounds in one week and it's all free?
It is not safe to lose 10 pounds in a single week. Normal dieting may cause you to lose a pound each week, while sharp dieting may cause you to lose two or three pounds a week. It is possible to lose ten pounds in a single week. This will involve a lot of physical activity, sweating, and not much eating. Be careful, because starvation can lower your metabolism, which will have the opposite effect of the one you want. You may also consider natural diuretics (some are listed in the Related Links) to reduce fluid. A gallon of water weighs eight pounds. If you can make yourself pee one gallon more than you drink you will be mostly there.
