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Is it safe to stick to a 1000 calorie diet?

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The 1000 calorie diet has two sides to it and that's yes, it does work and no it's dangerous. While it does help you lose weight, eating so little can comprimise your health. An option would be to have a short time span for the diet while you use it.

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