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Can you tell me how much weight will i lose in a week by just eating 1 meal per day?

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How big a meal?: You need to establish a negative caloric balance by reducing your intake and increasing the caloric burn by exercise. It is better to eat small meals 2-3 times a day, than one big meal.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/25/2013

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