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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Dieting?

I have been dieting for 5 months and have lost 37 pounds. I am really happy about that, but the reality is that is extremely unusual for me. Normal for me would be 15-20 pounds. I am 55, 5 6 and now weigh 132. I am execising, but not more than usual. Last week I skipped a day and was careful about food, but not super strict and still lost over 3 pounds. I feel fine, appetite is good. Should I just be happy about the weight loss?
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It's a good sign. Don't worry, 5'6" , and 55 age, with 132 pounds is normal. Maintain it. Don't skip your exercises. This weight and diet would prevent you from deadly diseases .
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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While Dieting?

It s a good sign. Don t worry, 5 6 , and 55 age, with 132 pounds is normal. Maintain it. Don t skip your exercises. This weight and diet would prevent you from deadly diseases .