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hey. I am 14 and have done most my growing upwards as i am now 5 foot 10. However my weight keeps creeping up. I am now at 164 lbs with a 33 to 34 inch belly. I am gaining on average about 3lbs a month. should I be worried?
I don't think that you should be worried as you are only 14, and will continue to grow until you are 17/18.
As long as you are eating about 2500 calories in a balanced (not completely junk food) diet, and taking regular exercise, I wouldn't worry about this too much just now, however, if it really is concerning you, I would recommend visiting your Dr and asking them to check that there is nothing underlying causing the weight gain such as a thyroid problem - but it is unlikely (but I'm not dismissing this, so if it is really getting to you - get this checked!).
All the best
Holly
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Anorexia/Eating Disorders
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Joanne
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I am a medical student and have suffered from anorexia and bulimia myself, I am willing to answer questions based on my own experiences. My advice, however, should not be used as a substitute for that of a qualified medical professional.
Experience
I suffered from anorexia from the age of about 10. By the age of 13 I was suffering from bulimia. Now after 10 years of suffering from an eating disorder, I feel that I can say that I'm well on my way with recovery and would just like to be able to share what I have learned with those in similar situations!
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