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I've lost 60lbs since march. i changed diet completely . no carbs. no fried foods and no sugar. walk 3-4 miles a wk does this sound unexplained? ?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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Not necessarily: Depends on how many empty calories you used to eat. Had patients who drank 6 cans of soda a day-that's 900 calories/day! just from soda. Cut it out and weight dropped off. Would suggest increasing walking (at least 1/2 h/day, even if split up)-helps maintain muscle mass.

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Answered 7/20/2018

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A member asked:

I've lost 60lbs since march. i changed diet completely . no carbs. no fried foods and no sugar. walk 3-4 miles a wk does this sound unexplained? ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

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