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How can i maintain my weight now that i lost 20 lbs?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Healthy lifestyle: An important element of a healthy lifestyle that determines maintenance of weight loss is exercise. Living an active lifestyle and enjoying a balanced diet will lead to steady weight.

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Answered 1/22/2012

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