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I am 19 years old.6 feet tall and weigh 254 pounds (115 kg).i try to lose weight by excercise but i end up rupturing my muscles.what to do?

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Dr. Alan Wittenberg answered

Get a trainer: Obviously you are exercising incorrectly. Find a trainer who will show you the correct way to do it.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I am 19 years old.6 feet tall and weigh 254 pounds (115 kg).i try to lose weight by excercise but i end up rupturing my muscles.what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Wittenberg answered

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