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Im 23 years old and my height is 5 4" n my weight is 223#. what the normal weight for me? n how can lose those pounds easily?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Easily?: If you are male around 125 to 138 & female around 120 to 132. I know of no way to lose pounds easily. Calories burned must exceed caloric intake. At least 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day. Physical activity. Try working with a nutritionist or use a commercial weight loss program (like weight watchers, jenny craig etc.) take care.

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Answered 12/1/2017

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