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Expert: Todd Bublitz, RCEP - 2/5/2006


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What would be the fastest way to lose 15 pounds if you are 13 years old and have a month to do it I'm 160 pounds?

Do you have to be anorexic to do it?  

Answer
Vicky,

I would never recommend that a teenager, who weighs 160 lbs., try to lose 9% of their body weight in one month.  That is unhealthy and foolish, in my opinion.

Whatever "IT" is that is requiring you to lose the weight, "IT" is not worth it.

If there is a medical reason behind this, go see your doctor.

Be careful and seek the advice of a medical professional that can sit down and talk with you face-to-face.

Todd

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Todd Bublitz, RCEP

Expertise

I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids. I can explain how diet can and cannot improve your cholesterol & triglyceride levels.

Experience

I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research
Organizations
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Education/Credentials
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist

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