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I can't lose 1 lb. i exercise 1 hr/day and cut back to 1500-1700 calories/day x months. if i eat more, i gain. i was put on nadolol for worsening pots after i got covid. could that be it? i had been 135 lbs x years & now 145 since i got covid?
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You are eating more calories than you burn. That is almost always the problem. Get the app Cronometer and track what you are eating and burning and it will become clear what the problem is and how to solve it. I recommend the DASH eating plan see Paperback or ebook. $7 online. The DASH DIET for Hypertension.Copyright © 2001 by Thomas Moore et al. ISBN 9780743410076. Discuss with Dr.
Answered 11/7/2021
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