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Starting desk job. used to walk 2 mi./day in old job. what % should i reduce calories to not gain weight? i eat 2600 cal. now. exercise will stay same

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Dr. Mary Efremov answered

Keep exercising: Whatever your job is, you need exercise, so increase the energy expenditure if you are more sedentary. As always, portion control and watch the weight....

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 3/11/2015

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A member asked:

Starting desk job. used to walk 2 mi./day in old job. what % should i reduce calories to not gain weight? i eat 2600 cal. now. exercise will stay same

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Efremov answered

Dr Werner agreed

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