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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 27 years experience

For the average: person - 1/2 to 2 pounds per week weight loss is a reasonable goal.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I try 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 27 years experience

One pound per week: Is a very healthy goal. Unless morbidly obese, try not to lose more than 2 pounds per week. Good luck !

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