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What do you suggest if i am 17 years old, i'm currently 200 pounds and was wondering how much weight i can lose in 8 months?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A healthy rate of : Loss at your age would work out to 32 pounds. Although you could lose more rapidly - you would probably lose more muscle by doing so.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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