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I'm just wondering, if you drink only water for 10 days will you lose weight?

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Dr. Louis Esquivel answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes, but . . .: This would be a "hard fast". Yes you will lose weight but not permanently. You will also likely lose muscle and may not feel too well. As a holistic provider, I do not recommend hard fasts like this. Proper nutrition over the long term is the best way to healthy weight/fat loss.

Answered 8/7/2013

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