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A 38-year-old female asked:

I am losing 3-5 lbs 38f. 285 lbs. i have changed my diet and walk about 3-4 miles a wk. does changing your diet warrant losing weight like that a week?

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Dr. Robert Greer
Dr. Robert Greeranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
38f?: With exercise and calorie restriction, 3-5 # is very a very doable goal.We are proud of you!
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Dr. Yash Khanna
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Family Medicine 59 years experience
Diet change/walking: You seem to be on right track, you should continue what you are doing but check with your doctor/nutritionist if what you are doing is ok.
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