A member asked:

What are the benefits & risks of losing a lot of weight? i've lost 55 lbs. in the past seven months, i now weigh 118 lbs. i'm 16 & 5ft. 1/2 in. tall

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Dr. Sumana Gangi answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Weight loss: If you loose weight too quickly also loose bone strength and get brittle bones..Healthy weight loss is about 1lb per week .. Fad diets do more harm.

Answered 1/21/2014

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