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What do you suggest if i used to be skinny, now im fat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Work toward a : Healthy body fat / health goal. 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 exercise.

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