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Is it common to lose up to 3lbs in 1 day due to not eating for the day due to stress? a couple of weeks i lost up to 7lbs due to a 3 stress, i gained it back the next week. is this normal? blood normal

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Wt loss: This is absolutely normal but I would suggest that you try to reduce your stress level

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

Is it common to lose up to 3lbs in 1 day due to not eating for the day due to stress? a couple of weeks i lost up to 7lbs due to a 3 stress, i gained it back the next week. is this normal? blood normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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