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What is the amount of calories a day should i eat if i want to lose 10 lbs in a week?

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Dr. John Rowlett answered

Not safe: Cannot safely do this (unless it is all water and that may not be safe either).

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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