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A 40-year-old member asked:

Need doc opinions! i am trying to lose weight but the weight loss is slowing down now how can i speed it up?

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Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Plateau: Weight reduction programs often plateau and you don't lose for a period of time. Continue your regimen and you should again start to lose. To lose faster, you have to eat less or exercise more -- or both. Don't give up. Keep eating properly and exercising the rest of your life.
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Last updated May 28, 2013

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