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What can i do to help me lose pounds i put on while i was taking predisone for my asthma?
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Weight gain: The simplest is to set an easy and attainable goal of diet and exercise. Something as easy as not eating anything after dinner or cutting out snacks. And start with a simple goal of brisk walking for five minutes on day 1 and increase by one minute daily.
Answered 9/14/2014
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Losing weight: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio & weight training - as cleared by your Dr.
Answered 9/29/2016
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