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Is there a way to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks?

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Dr. Connie Topliff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine, Board Certified

No healthy way: No safe, healthy way to do this. You need to focus on changing your eating habits permanently, and beginning an exercise program to include cardio, strength training, and stretching. I just read dr lustig's book 'fat chance'-some good ideas. App 'my net diary' might be helpful as well. If you have any health issues, or are significantly overweight, see your doc before starting exercise.

Answered 12/10/2016

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't do it!: A good rule of thumb would to be to strive for losing 1 pound a week. It's as if you need to sneak weight off slowly so you don't "bounce" back to your current set point. Unfortunately, you have to follow the old rules == diet and exercise == to take off 50 pounds in a year. The rules you set for losing the wieght in the beginning must be rules that you can follow for a lifetime.

Answered 4/30/2013

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