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I am 5'6, 255 lbs.started cardio and clean eating diet my ave calorie intake is 1200 to 1600/day. how low can i go with pos. effect for weight loss?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

You are: About 70 pounds overweight and you won't lose of that calorie intake. The most important thing is get rid of all forms of sugar and sweeteners------------not even a single m&m.

Answered 4/5/2013

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A member asked:

I am 5'6, 255 lbs.started cardio and clean eating diet my ave calorie intake is 1200 to 1600/day. how low can i go with pos. effect for weight loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

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