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I want to lose weight and i try everything and i have pots would that have anything to do with having trouble losing weight?

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

No: Weight loss is a mathematical issue of caloric intake. An individual requires around 2000 calories a day to maintain his or her weight. If cut down caloric intake ( less than 1600) and portion sizes (provided you do not have any other metabolic or hormonal disorder) you will loose weight.

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Answered 11/11/2014

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A member asked:

I want to lose weight and i try everything and i have pots would that have anything to do with having trouble losing weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Dr Gupta agreed

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