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I am 42 & in good health. i am 40 lbs overweight. how can i lose it? i have tried everything.

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It varies: A healthy well-balanced diet, 3 meals without snacks. Caloric restriction if you need to lose weight. There's no magic here. Find an eating plan you can follow the rest of your life, not a short-term diet. Check w/your registered dietitian.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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