Last updated on March 18, 2025
Question:
Hello sir,
I have recently gained weight rapidly over two months, a total of 8 kg, while still playing basketball. I did have a huge appetite, but I feel like my appetite has just settled down, and my weight remains stable. My face has also leaned down a bit compared to the chubby face I had a few days ago. I’ve read one of the questions from someone on the page and noticed we are pretty much the same. I never had a growth spurt, but now my weight has stopped going up. I’m wondering what is happening.
Answer:
You didn’t give me enough information about yourself. You must remember that I can’t see you, so all I know is what you tell me. There are two periods when weight gain is noticeable: just before a growth spurt and just before muscles develop. I am guessing that you are past stage 3 of development, so I assume this gain is due to your muscles developing in stage 4.
Question:
Sorry for my ignorance, sir,
The calculator said I’m at stage 3.5, which I’m pretty sure is because I’ve got all the signs except for a growth spurt. Also, from what I’ve seen, it’s a combination of muscle and fat.
Thank you.
Answer:
Assuming the calculator gave you an accurate answer, your body is preparing to enter a growth spurt. Whether it will be a noticeable gain in height remains to be seen.
Question:
Yesterday, I ate dinner containing 2,465 calories when I used to average only 1,000-1,300 calories. It had meat in the meal, which I thought would make me full, but I continued to fill myself. Do you have anything to suggest to lower my calorie intake and make me full? I have no idea how I ate 2000+ calories for dinner, and I was sweating a lot yesterday, easily without moving.
Answer:
Protein helps you not get hungry again as soon as you would without it. However, it doesn’t make you full immediately. That comes more from the bulk of what you eat. The problem is that if you are used to eating a large quantity of food, your stomach gets stretched, and you start needing more food to achieve that stretched feeling of fullness.
Therefore, only eat until you are satisfied (not full). This might mean you get hungry again sooner for a while, but that will stop the stretching of your digestive tract. Second, when you eat, ensure you eat fiber-rich foods (fruits and vegetables) to provide bulk to go along with your protein. It also helps to drink plenty of fluids with your meal.
While you are growing, your appetite will naturally increase. By establishing a habit of eating only until you are just past no longer being hungry, you will be better able to regulate your intake when your growth slows down in a few years.