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What Causes Increase In Appetite And Weight Gain?

I have been thin all my life until age 50. I keep gaining and gaining weight with exercise and eating right 80 percent of the time. I m very active. I get starving hungry in late evening and night. I cant sleep from hunger in late night. What can I do to decrease hunger without making me wired up at night?
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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well, the weight of an individual varies greatly and depends heavily on the basal metabolic rate.
I suggest getting screened for endocrinological parameters like thyroid and blood sugar levels can be suggested. Additionally it is advisable to consult a dietician for comprehensive diet plan.
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What Causes Increase In Appetite And Weight Gain?

well, the weight of an individual varies greatly and depends heavily on the basal metabolic rate. I suggest getting screened for endocrinological parameters like thyroid and blood sugar levels can be suggested. Additionally it is advisable to consult a dietician for comprehensive diet plan.