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About Samantha Mattingly
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I can answer any and all questions about your body. I can only answer questions written in plain english. Any question is not too easy or too hard for me!

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I have read many different books about Teens Health, and I am in college to be a gynecology doctor.

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I am in college to become a gynecologist. I have been in training with 30 girls, and I have also done special summer training courses with boys.

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Topic: Teen Health



Expert: Samantha Mattingly
Date: 2/29/2008
Subject: underweight issues

Question
similar questions have been asked but, well I'm 16 years old, 10 or 15 pounds underweight for my height, family genes to thank i suppose... about a year ago my doctor told me to stop exercising and "drink a milkshake" so the past year I've gave up tennis and became extremely lazy with a diet consisting of meat and sweets, and its not working. everyone says i should enjoy it while it lasts but i can't with thin wrists and ankles etc. any advice about gaining weight? without just no exercise and alot of calories.

Answer
Dear Zach,

Sometimes weight-lifting helps you gain muscle weight on your body, which can really add up on someone's body.  Also, eat very fatty foods, not just more calories.  Hamburgers and fries are a great start.  Also, ice cream and milkshakes are very good as well.  Hope this helps you, Zach.

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