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31 y/o african american female and obese. have high blood pressure and poor circulation in legs. want to start a diet but i lose focus. what can i do?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Small changes: Small changes, try to start by eliminating sugar containing drinks from your diet. I have had patients lose weight weekly by drinking water as their primary source of hydration- its calorie free and healthy.

Answered 5/2/2013

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