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Is a high fiber diet beneficial for weight loss?

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Yes: To lose weight you need to get into negative caloric balance, i.e., burn more calories than you take in. High fiber diet and exercise will help.

Answered 10/31/2012

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Is a high fiber diet and exercise good for losing weight?

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I exercise 5x/week; high fiber, low sugar diet; normal weight; low BP. I'm 40 and mostly healthy. But, my LDL-C is high (150-160 since 2012). The rest of my lipid panel looks fine. Would statins make sense? Or should I get my LDL-P checked first?

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What is an ideal weight for a 32 year old, 5'7". I've always hovered at about 150lb but my doctor has put me on a high fiber diet. I've also have a lot of anxiety and little appetite. Three weeks and I'm at 144 but I use to eat poorly. Concern?

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I see an emphasis on low carb eating, even from bariatric docs here. Are fruit, yogurt, high fiber cereal not recommended for weight loss?

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Lost 70 lbs 1 1/2 yrs.ago.Eat Lofat diet w/ lots of fruits and veges,fiber &protien. Maintained wgt loss. Why am I always hungry? No reg sugar in diet

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