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And i have already lost 5 pounds which i'm ecstatic about! will losing that weight negatively affect my health?

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No not really: Your aim should be to have a healthy weight. If you have extra weight especailly a fat waist line, then you will feel much better by getting rid of all the extra fat on your belly.

Answered 4/3/2013

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