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I do light workouts. i swim weekly. don't drink milk and am a vegetation. eat my 5 a day of fruits and veg. but still cannot lose weight. any advice?

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Dr. Rachel Johns answered

Use weights: Try using weights with your workouts. Gaining muscle mass with increase your metabolism and help you lose fat. If this is not helping then cut down on the more sugary fruits.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I do light workouts. i swim weekly. don't drink milk and am a vegetation. eat my 5 a day of fruits and veg. but still cannot lose weight. any advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Johns answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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