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Can someone tell me how long will it take to lose 10 lbs on this diet plan?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Weight loss: Each pound of fat is 3500 calories, so 10 pound will be lost with 35000 calorie deficit, wither through diet or exercise, or both.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2013

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