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I have been on a diet for 6 months but from about month i don't lose weight although i am restricted to my diet. how can i overcome my weight plateau?

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Weight loss Plateau: No details of your condition, but you may have reached the optimum for your level of activity. Need to get evaluated for optimum health status. Will need blood work and eval by you physician.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/12/2013

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