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i work in a grocery store stocking shelves for 40-50 hours a week. i load and unload trucks,pallets weighting over 500lbs . i do sweat at work also lifting boxes walking a millon miles a day. well hears my ? is that enough physical activite or should i do more? also by the time i get out i'm beat. thank you any advice mekko
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I would say with that much physical activity and a healthy diet you should have no trouble dropping weight.
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If you have the time, you could add a good stretching routine before and after work. You also might want to do some back strengthening exercises to make sure you don't strain yourself at work with the heavy lifting.

Good luck!
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