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What diet would you recommend if i want to lose 15 lb mainly through increased activity?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Established: Salads veg soups fruit that is how models do it avoid all calories.

Answered 7/26/2012

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