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Weight loss at time periods 4,8,12 and 16 weeks
| 2–3 days | Week 4 | Week 8 | Week 12 | Week 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 3.2 lbs. | 13.9 lbs. | 21 lbs. | 23 lbs. | 27 lbs. |
| Weight loss (lbs.) | (1.5 kg.) | (6.3 kg.) | (9.5 kg.) | (10.5 kg.) | (12.3 kg.) |
| % weight loss | −1.5 % | - 7 % | - 10 % | 11 % | 13 % |
| Standard deviation | ±4.92 | ± 4.84 | ± 7.42 | ± 5.35 | ± 13.3 |
