put on weight
Become heavier gradually
To put on weight is to gain body mass, typically becoming heavier or fatter: She put on weight after the holidays.
The phrase is neutral—neither clinical like "gain weight" in medical contexts nor judgmental.
It applies to intentional bulking He's trying to put on weight for football or unintended change I've put on a few pounds.
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- snackingEating small portions casually
- binge eatingExcessive uncontrolled food intake
- caloric surplusIntake exceeds expenditure
portion sizes · stress eating · emotional eating · comfort food · midnight snacking · grazing · second helpings · supersizing
Cellular nutrient conversion
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
cholesterol · thyroid · leptin · hormones · cortisol · lipids · fat cells · energy balance
- caloric deficitIntake below expenditure
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- macrosAutomated command sequences
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
intermittent fasting · dietician · meal prep · whole foods · nutrition · carbohydrates · proteins · fats
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
BMI · insulin resistance · sleep apnea · joint pain · fatty liver · high cholesterol · inflammation · prediabetes
One's sense of worth
- appearanceOutward visible form
- figureOutline or numeral
- physiqueBodily structure and form
- curvesBends in a line
body positivity · confidence · insecurity · perception · mirror · body-shaming · beauty standards · acceptance
Gaining size intentionally
- caloric surplusIntake exceeds expenditure
- muscle buildingDeveloping physical strength
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- protein shakesNutritional muscle-building beverages
recovery · bodybuilding · lean bulk · anabolic · rehabilitation · high-calorie · nutrient-dense
Measure of relative size
- poundsMass measurement units
- kilogramsMetric mass units
- stonesSmall hard earth fragments
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
waist size · body fat percentage · calipers · baseline · tracking · fluctuation · plateau · before and after
overeating
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- snackingEating small portions casually
- binge eatingExcessive uncontrolled food intake
caloric surplus · portion sizes · stress eating · emotional eating · comfort food · midnight snacking · grazing · second helpings · supersizing · indulgence
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
glucose · cholesterol · thyroid · leptin · hormones · cortisol · lipids · fat cells · energy balance · appetite
meal plan
- caloric deficitIntake below expenditure
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- macrosAutomated command sequences
keto · intermittent fasting · dietician · meal prep · whole foods · nutrition · carbohydrates · proteins · fats · calorie counting
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
metabolic syndrome · BMI · insulin resistance · sleep apnea · joint pain · fatty liver · high cholesterol · inflammation · prediabetes · cardiovascular
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- appearanceOutward visible form
- figureOutline or numeral
- physiqueBodily structure and form
curves · body positivity · confidence · insecurity · perception · mirror · body-shaming · beauty standards · acceptance · comparison
bulking
Gaining size intentionally
- caloric surplusIntake exceeds expenditure
- muscle buildingDeveloping physical strength
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
protein shakes · recovery · bodybuilding · lean bulk · anabolic · rehabilitation · high-calorie · nutrient-dense
scale
Measure of relative size
BMI · waist size · body fat percentage · calipers · baseline · tracking · fluctuation · plateau · before and after · measurements
put on weightlose weight
Reduce body mass
slim down · trim down · melt away · waste away · whittle down
weight, weigh, weighty, putting, puts, overweight, weighed, weighing, lightweight