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I want to lose weight before going on holiday in 2 months. currently weigh 196 pounds and would like to lose a bit, do you have any ideas?
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Yes: How about a low carbohydrate diet, controlling portion size, start aerobic exercises and strength training.
Answered 3/31/2023
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Ideas>: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio & weight training.
Answered 5/20/2015
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