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How do i encourage my 18 year old son to lose weight?

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See details: If he lives with you, everyone in the house should institute a low carbohydrate diet. He cannot succeed if there are sodas, sweet, bread, pasta, desserts, ice cream, etc in the house. Throw them all out and do not permit anyone to bring them into the house.

Dr Brenneman agreed

Answered 8/1/2013

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