“The bottom line for weight gain is increasing total calories from a mixture of nutrient-rich protein, fat, and carbohydrates,” says Cynthia Sass, a registered dietician and virtual private-practice ...

Trainer JJ Peterson went from 184 pounds to 245 pounds in 120 days. — -- It's a weight-loss show with a big, fat twist. On the new A&E show "Fit to Fat to Fit," personal trainer JJ Peterson had ...

The first time I took creatine, I gained 10 pounds in two weeks. At the time, I was ecstatic. I was in high school, and my goal, like many boys my age, was to put on as much weight—ideally muscle—as ...

Foodie Bethany Gaskin shares insights about her health revealed by rapid weight gain. Brewers fan loses job and is banned ...

If you want to gain weight, eat an extra 500 calories a day, drink your calories, and choose energy-dense foods like peanut ...

Chronic stress can cause physiological changes in the body that lead to weight gain. For some people, gaining weight can cause further stress. Understanding the relationship between stress and weight ...

Women may find themselves putting on extra pounds as they move through their forties and beyond, but it isn’t inevitable. Here, experts share the latest thinking on how to prevent and reverse midlife ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a person facing criticism when discussing doctor-recommended weight gain goals with friends who are trying to lose weight.

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Water retention and ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...