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How to gain weight when I have a fast metabolism at 20 years old?
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Question #55578
40 days ago
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How to gain weight when I have a fast metabolism at 20 years old? - #55578

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Hey dr hope ur doing well i am stressed i cant gain my weight am 20 and my eeight is stuckked in 44 my health everything is perfect they said no issue in gaining weight but i have a fast metabolism which cause me not gain weight would u please help me

How long have you been struggling to gain weight?:

- More than 6 months

How would you describe your appetite?:

- Very good — I feel hungry often

What does a typical day's diet look like for you?:

- Balanced meals with proteins, carbs, and fats

How often do you exercise?:

- Rarely — very little physical activity

Have you experienced any changes in your stress levels recently?:

- Yes, significantly increased

How is your sleep quality?:

- Difficulty falling asleep

Do you have any digestive issues?:

- Occasional bloating or discomfort
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At 20 years old, being underweight with a “fast metabolism” in Ayurveda is commonly linked with Vata predominance, weak tissue nourishment (Dhatu kshaya) and improper digestion/absorption despite eating well. Stress and irregular eating further increase Vata, causing poor weight gain. Ayurvedic Approach for Healthy Weight Gain 1. Improve Digestion & Absorption First If food is not getting absorbed properly, weight will not increase. Hingvashtak Churna – ½ tsp with first bite of lunch and dinner If bloating/acidity is present: Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp at night with lukewarm water This helps improve Agni (digestive fire) and nutrient absorption. 2. Medicines for Weight Gain & Strength Ashwagandha Churna – 1 tsp with warm milk at night Shatavari Kalpa – 1–2 tsp with milk in morning Chyawanprash – 1 tsp twice daily If weakness/stress is significant: Ashwagandharishta – 15 ml + equal water after lunch and dinner These help improve: muscle nourishment stamina appetite sleep healthy weight gain 3. Diet for Weight Gain Eat 5–6 small meals daily Because you feel full quickly, avoid very large meals. Include: Milk with ghee Banana shake Dates, figs, black raisins Soaked almonds and peanuts Khichdi with ghee Paneer, curd, moong dal Rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes Homemade laddoo with dry fruits/gond Best timing Heavy breakfast Nutritious evening snack Milk before sleep 4. Lifestyle Sleep 7–8 hours daily Avoid skipping meals Reduce stress and overthinking Start light strength training 3–4 days/week (push-ups, squats, resistance exercises) Too much cardio can further reduce weight. 5. Important Tests to Rule Out Causes If weight is not improving, get: Thyroid profile (TSH) CBC Vitamin D & B12 Stool test if digestion issues are severe Healthy weight gain in Ayurveda is gradual. With proper digestion, nourishment and stress control, improvement usually starts within 2–3 months.


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Ayurveda ke hisaab se aapme Vata–Pitta vriddhi, teekshna agni aur stress ke karan dhatu poshan kam ho raha hai, isliye bhook achhi hone ke baad bhi weight nahi badh raha. –Aap daily garam, poshak aur snigdha diet lein—doodh, ghee, khichdi, rice, dal, banana shake, dates, soaked almonds, paneer. Meal skip na karein. Raat ko Ashwagandha/Shatavari milk le sakte hain. Stress aur neend ke liye Anulom-Vilom, Bhramari pranayama daily 10 min karein. —Dx: Karshya / Underweight due to Vata–Pitta vriddhi, teekshna agni & stress-related dhatu kshaya. —Rx: 1) Aimil Amlycure DS Syrup – 2 tsp BD after food with equal water. 2) Aimil Amycordial Syrup – 2 tsp BD after meals. 3) Ashwagandha + Shatavari churna – 3 gm each with warm milk at bedtime. 4) Chyawanprash – 1 tsp morning with warm milk. ------Pathya: Milk, ghee, banana shake, dates, almonds, paneer, khichdi, rice-dal. Add 1 tsp ghee in meals. -----Avoid: Meal skipping, junk/spicy food, excess tea/coffee, late nights. ----Lifestyle: Anulom-Vilom + Bhramari 10 min daily, sleep before 11 pm. ------Follow-up: 30 days.


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Here is a complete schedule for you to help you in your weight gain journey. Breakfast 8-9.30 am Upma, Poha, Idli, Dosa, Moong Dal Chilla, Vegetable Paratha (Potato paratha once in a while) with a cup of buffalo milk Mid Snack 11-11.30 am 1 fruit which ever you like Lunch 12.30-1.30pm A bowl of Dal A bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee Hi Tea 4 -4.30pm 1 cup of milk with any breakfast item you like. You can have a fruit as well but than avoid milk. Dinner 7.30-8.30 pm 1 bowl of dal 1 bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee ?Things to Avoid? Processed food Oily food Ready to eat food Maida Desserts ??Must do?? Exercise is must Have a fruit after exercise best prefered banana You can replace fruits with boiled eggs Twice a week swimming or running Weight training if possible Surya namaskar daily atleast 10. Start from whatever is possible. Exercise will increase your hunger and you will notice your appetite increasing. ??Medication?? Syp. Drakshasav 3 tsp twice a day before food Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Full body massage with lukewarm sesame seed oil followed by exercise. Take Tab. Bandy Plus (deworming medication) 1 tab at night before you start your medication. Remember you will not see effect in one or two days but you will notice changes within 15 days. A blend of exercise n healthy food will help you in your weight gain programme.


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You are not failing to gain weight—this is usually a high metabolism + stress + poor sleep combination, not a disease. Main correction is calorie surplus + strength training + sleep reset. Simple plan: Eat every 3–4 hours (don’t skip meals) Add calorie boosters: milk, ghee, peanuts, banana, dates Increase portion size gradually (not junk food) Do strength training 4–5 days/week (very important for muscle gain) Supportive Ayurvedic help: Ashwagandha churna – 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime Shatavari churna – 1 tsp daily Chyawanprash – 1 tsp morning Fix sleep first—without good sleep, weight gain will stay blocked. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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Hello, For weight gain ayurvedic approach These symptoms tell us that your body is to properly converting the food you eat into nourishment. In modern terms, that means poor absorption or metabolic imbalance In ayurvedic language it means 'agnimandya" (weak digestive fire) leading to dhatu kshaya (depletion of body tissue) According to ayurveda, your body is made up of seven main tissues- plasma (rasa), blood (rakta), muscle (mamsa), fat (meda), bone (asthi), marrow (majja),and reproductive tissue (shukra) Food is first digested and then transformed step by step into each of these tissues. If digestion is weak or disturbed by excessive vata and pitta, the nourishment chain breaks. As a result, -rasa dhatu becomes weak-> skin looks dull, dryness increases -mamsadhatu becomes weak-> muscle shrinks, face looks sunken -ojas (the essence of all tissues) becomes low-> fatigue and loss of glow Thiis imbalance mainly vata and pitta vitiation is responsible for your symptoms Treatment goals -correct the digestion -nourish and rebuild tissues -balance vata and pitta dosha -rejuventates the system Internal medications 1) chyawanprasha= 2 tsp with warm milk in morning for 3 months =rasayana, builds immunity and strengthe 2) ashwagandha churna= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily after meals for 3 months =tones muscles, increases weight, reduces fatigue 3) shatavari churna= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning for 3 months =balances pitta, nourishes body fluids, and strength 4)draksharishta= 20 ml twice daily after meals with equal water for 3 months = improves appetite, reduces tiredness 5) bala ashwagandhadi ghrita= 1 tsp in warm milk on empty stomach in morning for 2 months =increases nourishment and balances vata Diet -whole grains= rice, wheat, oats, semolina, moong dal khichdi with ghee -fats= cow ghee, sesame oil, coconut, butter -proteins= milk, panner, lentils, urad, moong, eggs, chicken, fish if no veg -fruits= mango, banana, dates, figs, papaya, avocadoes -nuts= soaked almonds, walnuts, cashews, raisins -spices= mild digestive ones like cumi, fennel, cardamom, turmeric -drinks= warm milk blended with soaked dates and almonds Avoid -dry, rough, cold and light foods - salads, without dressing, popcorn,crackers -coffee, alcohol, smoking, carbonated drinks -excess bitter, pungent, spicy or very salty food -skiping meals or fasting Simple home remedies -banana milkshake with honey -ghee + jaggery mixture 1 tsp each once daily after lunch -soaked almonds + dates in moring -ginger lemon honey drink in small quantity before meals if digestion feels slow Daily habits -sleep by 10:30 pm, wake by sunrise -avoid overwork and emotioalstress -keep body warm, avoid exposure to cold and wind -keep a consistent eating rouitne Yoga asanas -sukhasana -vajrasana -bhujangasana -shavasana =improves energy and digestion -avoid strenuous or exhausting workouts initially Pranayam -anulom vilom= balances vata and pitta -bhramari= calms nerves, improves sleep -deep abdominal breathing= builds ojas Duration of treatment -initial improvement= 3-4 weeks energy, appetite, sleep improves -visible weight gani= 2-3 months -complete tissue rejuvenation and balance= 6 months Your condition is not dangerous but it shows deep seated imbalance between your body’s digestion, metabolism and nourishment Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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