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Weigh 263 pounds and would like to lose 20 pounds and 2-3 inches of my waist. what's the best way to go about this?

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Weight loss: Balanced diet, regular exercise at least one hour daily four times per week, and healthy lifestyle without nicotine or alcohol. Absolutely no fast foods, pizza, processed foods, only fresh prepared by you at home. Good luck, you'll do well.

Answered 9/22/2017

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