A member asked:

Im 5'4,135 lbs,19 y/o and want to lose 20 lbs.i'm drinking 2.2 liters of water a day and i feel bloated why? am i going to lose weight? also on a diet

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight loss: Your weight is appropriate for your height, with a BMI of 23.7. Losing 20 lb is not advised, as that would put you close to a BMI of 19, which would make you underweight. A low BMI increases risk for illnesses, including Amenorrhea - absence of your period, which can put you at risk for infertility and premature osteoporosis. Eat healthy, drink 6-8 glasses of water daily and exercise moderately

Answered 9/24/2014

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