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I'm severely morbidly obese at 490 pounds. i'm a woman who is 5'7" and 24. how many calories should someone obese like me start eating to lose weight?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Congratulations: on asking this question. Please see your doctor for guidance. W/out that your weight loss program can be dangerous. Hormone levels, cardio, etc, all need to be taken into account to create a safe and healthy weight management program for you. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/29/2017

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A member asked:

I'm severely morbidly obese at 490 pounds. i'm a woman who is 5'7" and 24. how many calories should someone obese like me start eating to lose weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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