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Need to lose 50-80 pounds. what is a good way to start on the track to losing weight besides exercising every day?

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Dr. John Mahoney answered

Lower cal intake too: Take a year to lose the weight. Calories spent need to exceed intake by 500-750 calories daily.

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Answered 12/14/2016

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