However, some medications used for bowel diseases are steroid-based. These can facilitate weight gain in some people. You can also add unprocessed wheat bran to other cereals without adding calories. Wheat bran can also be added to meat loaf or other mixed dishes. I have been walking 3-5 miles on the treadmill for about four weeks now.
Water balance affects a person's weight quickly.
With that amount of exercise, you may be getting large water fluctuations due to perspiration. Be sure to stay well hydrated and watch your calories in your diet. You may find more success by observing measurement changes rather than weight loss. Many people find their waist shrinking, hips shrinking, yet no weight loss is apparent. This is a positive effect of exercise.