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Can you tell me how much weight can you lose drinking regualr soda instead of diet?

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Dr. Christopher John answered

Specializes in internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Not as much: Regular soda drinks are high in sugar and calories.If drunk on a regular basis they will add numerous calories to your daily total.This will result in less weight loss or weight gain if consumed too excess.

Answered 4/13/2013

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Iv been a diet iv not been drinking soda and iv been watching what i eat i lost weight fast n t now im at a plato what can i do to Continue?

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Good diet tips i'm about 50lbs over weight and i've tried dieting so many times.I gave up fast foods.I don't drink soda.I will loose it but end up gaining it back.Is there any diet tips that someone can provide to me that they think will help?

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