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How fast can i lose 50 lbs. with moderate exercise and eating a low fat diet?

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A few months: Safe weight loss is 5-10lbs per month. More than that generally involves fad diets which end up making you lose and then gain again.

Answered 3/3/2015

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A member asked:

How fast can i lose 50 lbs. with moderate exercise and eating a low fat diet?

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