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Is it dangerous to lose weight quickly? i weigh 253lbs and i'm 5'8 in height. i want to lose 73lbs before 7 months is passed. should i cut out sugar?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Weight Loss: Reduction of sugar can definitely help. Calorie control with multiple small meals with a balanced diet and regular exercise that includes resistance and cardiovascular activity with help you loss a healthy 1-2 lbs a week. To loss more than this rapidly best to be involved with a physician supervised program.

Answered 9/22/2013

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Weight loss: You can lose weight too fast, it's called starving or anorexia. You want to lose about 1-2 pounds per week. Cutting out sugar is good. Dietary change makes the biggest impact, just make sure you are getting adequate nutrition while you losing those pounds. Good luck.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Carbs: You can try to cut out sugar and carbohydrates. Or at least minimize your intake. 70lbs in 7 months is 1.25lbs a week. I can be done with diet and exercise. Check with your doctor to make sure everything is fine physically before you do strenuous exercises. Then good luck.

Answered 6/21/2015

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