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I'm 17 years old 5'4 at about 140 lbs. how many calories do i need to lose about 20 lbs. i exercise 6 times a week for 30 minutes doing body revolution?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Dieting: A 1200 calorie diet should be helpful and you might want to increase your exercising to an hour 5 times a week.

Answered 10/1/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 17 years old 5'4 at about 140 lbs. how many calories do i need to lose about 20 lbs. i exercise 6 times a week for 30 minutes doing body revolution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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