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Could you lose 20 pounds in 1 week?

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No: Don't try it. If someone claims they did it, they are talking trash. In fact, you'd do well to read a sensible book about diet and exercise. Your physician can set reasonable fitness goals with you.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Ive been working out (boxing and Pilates), as well as walking for 3 weeks. Ive always had a very poor metabolism (or at least difficulty losing weight), but I havent lost even one pound. I am fine with slow progress, but not zero progress. My concern is that I might not be taking in enough calories for my size. Im 56 and 291 pounds. Ive been eating between 950-1100 calories a day. Thanks for your help. Nutrition concern?

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