As the Jets weigh whether to try to sign him to a contract extension, lose him to free agency next offseason or deal him for high draft picks, Revis has been the subject of rampant trade rumors, with Tampa Bay appearing to be the most likely suitor.

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Someone who seems to weigh a lot on the scale may have a healthy BMI and not need to lose weight.

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Individuals weigh this benefit against the costs, including both tuition fees and the earnings they lose by studying rather than taking full-time work.

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You don't lose the essence, it flows, and nobody sees that the scenes are cut, but it will weigh differently.

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He urged those affected not to lose hope and said that no one would be left destitute, but that the government would have to weigh up each case.

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While the surgeries are successful at helping people lose weight and reduce their risk for hypertension, diabetes and other chronic illnesses -- patients have to carefully weigh the benefits of the procedure with the serious risks, side effects and even death in some cases.

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