Huh? Gain weight? Yep. Let me explain. While running burns all sorts of calories, some people (myself included) will actually see the number on the scale stay the same—or even increase.

When a doctor told this writer to stop running marathons and gain weight before conceiving, she looked into the science behind this advice.

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Weight fluctuations are common. Doctors explain why fluctuations happen, and when you should see a doctor to ensure it's nothing serious.

New research suggests that running may not aid much with weight loss, but it can help you keep from gaining weight as you age. Here's why.

Constipation can cause temporary weight gain that should drop off once you have a bowel movement. Eating more fiber and drinking more water may help.

To be sure, scales are reliable measures of changes in our weight and will tell us what we weigh today, but can we always translate the weight on the scale into normal, overweight, or obese status?