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I want to lose weight, i am an overweight 5'4 female. how many bottles or ounces of water should i have a day?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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Water- 8-10 glasses: High protein,low carbohydrate diet- portion control.Can count calories. Stop concentrated sweets,baked goods etc Quality multivitamin with minerals daily Plenty of vegetables & fruits,yogurt daily. Exercise- brisk walking,yoga,relaxation,zumba- atleast 30 minutes daily.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I want to lose weight, i am an overweight 5'4 female. how many bottles or ounces of water should i have a day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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