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What is the most weight one can lose in a month with a very restrictive diet and exercise?

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Dr. Brian Kaufman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Can't answer: This question has toomany variables.Weight losswill depend on the startin g wieght and height of the person, how much and what type of exercise, what type of diet, any underlying medical conditions, etc. Also, starting fitness level.

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Answered 1/21/2021

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