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Can overweight people lose body fat and avoid starvation mode at the same time?

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Yes: With proper diet and exercise one definitely can lose body fat and avoid starvation mode. Starvation mode would actually prevent you from effective weight loss.

Dr Qamar agreed

Answered 4/7/2012

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Yes: Cut daily calories by 500-1000 per day (or as much as you need to lose 2-3 lb per week). You will lose weight and not go into starvation mode if you stay hydrated.

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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