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What to do if i eat and lost about 12 pounds but i want to lose weight faster. will walking for 30 min have an effect?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Physical activity: such as walking helps to burn calories and maintain your metabolic rate.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2014

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