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I'm obese and 5'5 and weigh 241. if i eat 1000 calories a day how much weight will i lose? is this safe? ( i will not be doing this long term)
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See your physician: This is safe if the food choices are balanced and sensible but the long term solution with these numbers may well be bariatric surgery.
Answered 1/14/2017
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Weight Loss: Weight loss speed depends on your general medical health (do you have any medical issues), the amount of exercise you do, & what you eat (ie, Stay away from carbs & eat plenty of veggies). Consult with us to be sure you are doing this safely for you.
Answered 1/24/2017
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