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I am 5.8, 135 lbs. I'm convinced I can be lose another 10lbs if I cut down slightly, and keep running twice a week. Down to my college or high-school weight if I drop another 10 lbs.

It would reduce my cardiovascular risk, improve my running (easier on knees).

Am not a Muslim, but this month of Ramzan (or Ramadan) does inspire me to try some light fasting.

Nothing severe, no extremes for me. Happy with incremental, over a period of time, changes.

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I'm wondering why you feel the need to lose 10 more lbs? It feels like an arbitrary number. Besides 135 lbs for someone who is 5.8 is a very healthy weight. You are exercising regularly which is great, so you are probably not likely to reduce cardiovascular risk much more, if that can even be quantified realistically at this point. Running is hard on your knees, period. If you want to go easier on your knees maybe take up biking or swimming.

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