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I ate as little as maybe 1500 cal per day in college. i also walked everywhere. bmi was about 20. can i do that again? 60. be nice :)
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Calories: Absolutely, only thing you need to watch for is you don't want to decrease your calorie intake drastically in one step, otherwise it would give your system a shock. Gradual decrease in calories is the key.
Answered 7/5/2012
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