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I'm just trying to lose weight, if i cut down on calories and exercise for a while will i lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: It takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound (not talking about water weight) So the rate of loss will depend on how many calories you ultimately consume and burn.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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