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I'm 5 11 and 172 lbs with a lean body type. i jog 30 minutes a day. how many calories do i need to maintain this weight ?
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Balance: You just need to consume and expend the same amount of calories. The number of calories recommend to consume are about 2200 cal day , therefore , you will need to know the number of calories expend during the exercise as well as the activity of daily living.
Answered 8/3/2014
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