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My metabolism is -10. i'm a sedentary 58 yo , 240 lbs & was told to lose weight my caloric intake has to be < 1000. does that seems unrealistic?

Q: my metabolism is -10. i'm a sedentary 58 yo , 240 lbs & was told to lose weight my caloric intake has to be < 1000. does that seems unrealistic?

240 lbs: Losing weight is tough to get over but it can be done carefully. Please have your doctor refer you to a dietitian and over time you will look great!! PS: Your family and friends will be pleasantly surprised and will want to get their weight under good control!

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

240 lbs: Losing weight is tough to get over but it can be done carefully. Please have your doctor refer you to a dietitian and over time you will look great!! PS: Your family and friends will be pleasantly surprised and will want to get their weight under good control!

Answered 2/12/2019

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My metabolism is -10. i'm a sedentary 58 yo , 240 lbs & was told to lose weight my caloric intake has to be < 1000. does that seems unrealistic?

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