put on weight

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He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2025

Despite the high-calorie diet, these animals did not put on weight, showed fewer signs of liver disease and had lower levels of biomarkers that indicate liver damage.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

If an athlete is over in the run-up to a weigh-in they will try lose pounds quickly or they may need to put on weight to reach their category too.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

"She remained herself: she didn't put on weight, didn't dye her hair brunette. She just adapted, let's say, to the real world - as, in general, I did."

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023

Chup, who had gotten thin doing the job of two parents, began to put on weight.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George