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A member asked:

Could drinking a lot of water before meals help in losing weight because it leaves less space in your stomach making you feel full faster?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Dieting: Good question. But no. It just stretches the stomach allowing room for more food. Please eat slower. Cut out all sugars. Make proteins the main source of your calories.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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