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I am 5ft 5inches and weigh 172. how much wt. do i need to lose in order for it not to impact my health?
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17 lbs: 7-10 percent of your baseline weight can be lost. You are 47 lbs above your ideal weight now.
Answered 9/13/2013
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Ideal weight: 144#: But if you lose 17# (10%), you'll see health benefits like lower BP and sugar. It's best to use small steps: try to lose 10#. That's a worthy goal! that could take 3 months!
Answered 6/10/2014
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