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16y/old girl bmi of 21.1 - i'm trying to lose weight but i'm not anorexic. is 1000-1200 calories a day not including exercise bad for me or good?
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More info: Definitely need more information about your weight, dietary habits, activity level, height, type of exercise, etc. I will say 1000-1200 cal per day is not very much.
Answered 6/19/2014
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