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Is it ok i lose a fair amount of weight from swimming?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: This site will let you figure out how much: http://www.Swimmingcalculator.Com/swim_calories_calculator.Php.

Answered 7/21/2013

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