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I'm 305 pounds i'm really struggling to lose weight i've tried slim fast herbalife and various other with no sign of weight loss, thyroid is fine help?
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Bariatric surgery: There are no potions, pills, supplements or anything you can take that will lead you to real or lasting weight loss. I recommend Weight Watchers or bariatric surgery. These two approaches have scientific proof for efficacy!
Answered 10/4/2014
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Bariatric specialist: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio & weight training.
Answered 6/7/2015
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