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  • Brand NUE Weight Loss average monthly loss based on 2024 completed programs.  The average loss was 16.762 pounds. Total average weight loss during program: 40.383 pounds. Average waist inches lost: 6.921875 inches Average bf % lost: 8.674736842 %. Percent lost in 1 month: 7.557599531%. Percent lost total: 18.2077641%.