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What are good short term goals to have when trying to lose a lot of weight?

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2 lb a week: Don't try to lose too much too fast. Losing 2 pounds a week is a good rate to help keep it off.

Answered 9/13/2011

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Weight loss: 1/2 to 1 pound per week good goal. If you would like further thoughts consider wellness consult. https://www.thedocstu.com/blog/wellness-consultant

Answered 5/18/2018

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