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Hi i am 86 kgs. i want to lose 20 kgs in 6 months. can you provide me with a diet plan and exercises that i can do ? i am a vegetarian. no egg too.

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

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Ambitious goal: Losing 23% of your body weight in 6 months is doable, and probably ok if done carefully. Your basic calorie target should be about 1600 kcal/day. Go online and look for a template of generous vegetables, 2-3 fruit servings daily, limited carbohydrate (

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A member asked:

Hi i am 86 kgs. i want to lose 20 kgs in 6 months. can you provide me with a diet plan and exercises that i can do ? i am a vegetarian. no egg too.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julie Abbott answered

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