Ways to SLOW the metabolism: do they exist?

For my entire adult life (I'm 34 now), I've had a fast metabolism.

I've had my thyroid function tested 2 - 4 times in the past decade, and it always comes back normal. Usually it leans slightly toward the "fast" end of normal, but definitely NOT in the range of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

I've also had bloodwork to see if I have malabsorption of certain nutrients, which could explain my difficulty in gaining weight and might indicate an intestinal or metabolic disorder. Those tests came back normal also.

So basically I have a fast metabolism and need to live with it. However, now that I got a new job that's more active, and now that I'm on Wellbutrin for my ADHD & anxiety, I'm actually losing weight -- and I don't want to! :( Being underweight has its own set of health risks; it's not just overweight that's bad!

There's a million ways to boost the metabolism, but I've never heard of anything to SLOW it. I'd prefer natural remedies if possible. Any tips??

P.S. Yes, I'm trying to increase the amount of calories, carbs and protein I consume, and I've added Boost/Ensure as well as protein bars, along with normal healthy meals.

I CANNOT increase my consumption of fatty foods, however, due to an inherited tendency for elevated cholesterol. :(

Would eating more pasta's without the creamy sauces help bulk you up, more carbohydrates. Maybe your Dr. can suggest foods you can eat.

I have high metabolism too and yeah I might experience same thing as you. My parents make me go to these buffets or restaurants forces me to eat as much as I can lol. or fat pills but eww!!!

Hi,
I've tried all different diets, and the weight loss is only temporary. I finally tried diet pills on the market are made from Hoodia. I saw this stuff on ABC News. It's all natural and safe, and it works! My wife took it for a month and dropped 20 pounds. I took it for a month and lost about 13 (but I didn't exercise).

I bought the natural hoodia from this website: http://www.alllsite.info/free-diet-pills... . I checked the web site address so I can post it here and I saw they're running a promotion now to get a free 2 week sample for only $4.97! I'm going to order this supply for my wife and give it to her for Christmas =)

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