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Might going on a low calorie diet for 30 days cause rapid weight re-gain after eating again?

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Yes: With crash dieting, it is very difficult to keep weight down. You have to be physically and emotionally ready to loose weight and keep it down. So loose weight slowly.

Answered 4/16/2013

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A member asked:

Might going on a low calorie diet for 30 days cause rapid weight re-gain after eating again?

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