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Is it possible to lose 7lbs a week? if so, how? im 5'3" & weigh 141lbs wanting to get down to 120lbs. i've seen extreme makeover weight loss edition but i don't know what foods to eat to help keep the weight off

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Diet: All the diets in the world will not work without motivation. Suggest you start by eating three meals a day and leaving the table satisfied but not feeling stuffed. Totally eliminate snacks and sugar containing soft drinks. Begin a regular exercise program and have patience. This may take time to work. It is simple arithmetic. If you take in less than you are expending you will lose weight.

Answered 3/3/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible to lose 7lbs a week? if so, how? im 5'3" & weigh 141lbs wanting to get down to 120lbs. i've seen extreme makeover weight loss edition but i don't know what foods to eat to help keep the weight off

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