If you mean the headline “Drink this to lose 70 pounds,” be cautious. There is no drink that has been proven to safely make someone lose 70 pounds by itself.
Claims promising dramatic weight loss from a single drink are a common warning sign for unreliable weight-loss programs.
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Healthy weight loss is generally gradual—about 1–2 pounds per week for many adults.
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A practical starting goal is often 5–10% of your starting body weight over about 6 months, rather than an immediate 70-pound target.
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Water and unsweetened drinks can help because replacing sugary drinks reduces calorie intake, but they are not fat-burning treatments.
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If you send me the specific drink/recipe or the article claiming it causes 70-pound weight loss, I can check its ingredients and tell you whether the claim is credible.
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