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What do you suggest if i would like to lose weight but my mom won't support my diet?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you are already : normal weight - then I can understand why she won't support you dieting. Maintaining a healthy weight is more about lifestyle than going on diets. Many diets that you can read about on the internet just aren't healthy. Take care.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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Are you overweight: or normal weight, Eat a well balanced diet and get to and or stay at a normal weight/BMI.

Answered 7/11/2014

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