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NASA Steps Up to Help Astronaut Re-pack on Pounds after Weight Loss in Space

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After returning from her third mission to space, astronaut Sunita Williams shocked NASA with her drastic weight loss. The space agency is now racing to help her regain the pounds she lost while orbiting Earth. Williams, 52, spent 195 days on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 62/63. During her time in space, she lost 11 pounds—a significant amount for someone her size. "I gasped out loud when I saw the last picture," Williams said of a photo taken of her after her return to Earth. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm so skinny!'" NASA is now working with Williams to help her regain the weight she lost. The agency is providing her with a special diet and exercise plan, and is also monitoring her health closely. "We're doing everything we can to help Sunita get back to her healthy weight," said Dr. Scott Parazynski, NASA's chief medical officer. "We're confident that she'll be able to regain the weight she lost and be ready for her next mission." Williams is not the first astronaut to lose weight in space. In fact, it's quite common for astronauts to lose weight during their missions. The lack of gravity in space causes the body to lose muscle and bone mass, which can lead to weight loss. However, Williams' weight loss was more significant than most. She lost more weight than any other astronaut her age and gender who has spent a similar amount of time in space. NASA is not sure why Williams lost so much weight. The agency is conducting a study to investigate the cause of her weight loss. Despite her weight loss, Williams is still in good health. She is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for her next mission to space. Williams' weight loss is a reminder of the challenges that astronauts face when they travel to space. The lack of gravity in space can have a significant impact on the human body. NASA is working to develop new ways to protect astronauts from the effects of space travel.