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Is it possible to lose weight if you eat junk food rarely, but exercise and only drink water?

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Dr. Howard Schneider answered

Yes: Yes, but it depends on how much junk food, how much exercise , and what else you are eating.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/20/2013

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