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A member asked:
My bmi is 18 & so i am classed as underweight. i am trying to be more healthy&fit, so if i lose a couple of pounds would this be bad for my health?
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The healthiest: Thing you could do would be to have a conversation with your doctor and discuss whether you have an eating disorder.
Answered 7/28/2013
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