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What can be done to lose 50 pounds in 6 months?
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Consider a weight : Loss goal of 36 to 48 pounds (or less) over a 6 month period or spread out the period for loss. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio ; weight training. You can mix ; match different kinds of physical exercise. This site helps determine calories burned for >.
Answered 3/21/2015
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