A 45-year-old member asked:
help docs! i'm trying to lose weight and need a little help finding a reasonable weekly goal to set for myself?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
For the average: person - 1/2 to 2 pounds per week weight loss is a reasonable goal.
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Does drinking soy milk cause weight gain?
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