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After going on a low-carb diet for two weeks, is it likely to gain back the weight?

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Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Very likely: If you do not maintain your diet and exercise, you will surely begin to gain weight back.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

After going on a low-carb diet for two weeks, is it likely to gain back the weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Glueck answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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