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Can you please tell me why it'shard to lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Because it takes: 3, 500 calories to lose a pound. Because we live in a society that has become sedentary. Because many of us rely heavily on fast food ; processed foods.

Dr Javid agreed

Answered 10/5/2013

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