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What quantity of calories a day should i eat for weight loss?
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It Depends..: The quantity of calories needed for weight loss varies for each individual. Depending on your current height, weight and desired weight loss, it will vary. As a basic rule of thumb, weight loss occurs when your caloric expenditure exceeds your caloric intake. Minimize intake, boost exercise and if those are not options, consider other routes such as appetite suppressants.
Answered 3/25/2015
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It depends: The amount of caloric restriction needed to lose weight depends on your age, height, current weight, gender, and activity level. There are many sites online to calculate this. Most men can lose weight by restricting to 1500-1800 calories daily, and most women can lose on 1200-1500 calories daily. The larger and more active you are, the more calories you can consume and still lose weight.
Answered 9/28/2016
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