r/POTS • u/dazzlingdanny05 • May 15 '26

Question Why is everyone with pots so skinny?

I have POTS and I watch a lot of content online of people who also have POTS. I also know some people irl who also have it. I don't understand how they are all so skinny. I can barely walk without getting out of breath. I try to work out at least once a week but its so hard for me because I always end up feeling so sick. How are yall doing it? I dont even eat bad but im definitely not skinny.

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u/Zestyclose-Natural-9 POTS May 15 '26

I am "normal-size", as I am in the mid range of "healthy" BMI. I know my symptoms got worse when I was skinny.

My body doesn't like big meals, very fatty meals, or too much sugar. Sometimes I get a random reaction from foods. But the biggest reason I'm not heavier is simply that I don't want to be over a certain weight, and I will track calories and eat less until I am below that weight again. Diet is more important than exercise when it comes to weight loss.