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A 34-year-old female asked:

For the past week i have been very strict with my diet. i have been maintaining a calorie deficit. i drink 2l of water a day and have been going for a 3,5km brisk walk daily. yet i am gaining weight. why?

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Dr. Richard Romano
Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
There is missing information. How is your general health? Have you had a physical recently? How long are you been reducing your calories? Keep a diary of what you eat and how much exercise you do , weigh yourself at the same time daily, and bring that to your primary care doctor
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