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I need some tips on how to lose weight with limited mobility?

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Eat less: Usually if you can't move much, you have to change your eating habits more. If you eat less you should be able to lose weight even with little exercise. Lots of vegetables low in carbohydrates help with weight loss.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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