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Troubleshooting: Weight Gain
Satiety, ultra-processed foods, liquid calories, sleep/stress effects, plateaus, and when to seek evaluation.
PAGE CONTENTS
Likely drivers (common)
First fixes (order matters)
What to track (simple)
When to escalate
Deep dives

Troubleshooting: Weight Gain

First principle

Don’t “diet harder” first. Start with protein + fiber + minimally processed defaults, and protect sleep.

Likely drivers (common)

  • More ultra‑processed foods and snacks (higher palatability, lower satiety)
  • Liquid calories (sweetened drinks, frequent alcohol)
  • Sleep restriction/irregularity (hunger and impulse control worsen for many)
  • Low activity / fewer steps
  • Stress eating / time pressure

First fixes (order matters)

  1. Run the Nutrition Starter Kit for 7 days.
  2. Add the Exercise Starter Kit minimums (walk + 2× strength).
  3. Stabilize wake time (see Sleep Starter Kit).

What to track (simple)

  • Weight (2–4×/week, morning) or waist circumference (weekly)
  • Protein-forward meal/day (Y/N)
  • Steps/day (optional)

When to escalate

Red flags

Rapid weight gain with leg swelling, shortness of breath, or other systemic symptoms should be evaluated. If weight gain is persistent despite clear lifestyle changes, consider medication and endocrine contributors with a clinician.

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