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I started having a large appetite and with that i'm gaining a lot of weight. is there a way i can reduce my appetite and lose weight, fast?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight: 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. Auricular (ear) acupuncture can help with appetite suppression.

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Answered 2/24/2016

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