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I lost weight by eating less six days a week but having a cheat day where i eat 3000 calories a day is that possible?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Of course.: Seems like it worked for you, right? Fact is, overall, when considered over a period of weeks or months, you're probably taking in fewer calories than before. Are you exercising? If so, good. If not, start.

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

I lost weight by eating less six days a week but having a cheat day where i eat 3000 calories a day is that possible?

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