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I lost 7 pounds in four days eating smaller portions and only drinking water is this normal could i continue to lose 7 pounds a week .

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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This rapid a: change might be due to using up the glycogen in your liver, water weight, muscle loss & regular weight loss. There really isn't enough information available here to be able to make a prediction. Take care.

Answered 7/31/2019

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A member asked:

I lost 7 pounds in four days eating smaller portions and only drinking water is this normal could i continue to lose 7 pounds a week .

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