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I am 18 y/o & female & would like to lose weight. i am 237 lbs & 5'7". what would be a healthy goal to set to lose weight by june? is 50 lbs too much?

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Weight loss too fast: Hi colleen. Losing 50lbs is about 55% excess body weight loss. Losing that in 6 months is fast, even for someone who has had surgery. That doesn't mean it is bad though. If you are eating healthy food and exercising a lot, losing weight that fast can be safe.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am 18 y/o & female & would like to lose weight. i am 237 lbs & 5'7". what would be a healthy goal to set to lose weight by june? is 50 lbs too much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Dr Ali agreed

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