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A member asked:
Can you tell me if i only chewed gum and drank water for a 2weeks what would happen?
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Malnutrition: You will begin to die a slow and painful death from malnutrition. Whether you are able to fully recover after this time period or whether you will suffer permanent damage or lapse into a coma and die would depend on your fat reserves and metabolism. Don't do this, it is a really bad idea!!
Answered 6/29/2014
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You lose 20 lbs +: Not recommended, however, your body can live a long time without food. You lose about 20 lbs, but the most of the weight you lose will be 'water' weight. Weight loss should be done in a slow and healthy way, not by starvation and suffering. Bad idea.
Answered 6/29/2014
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