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I'm trying to lose weight. i want to count my calories but don't know how many i should do? i have 2 small kids so i'm pretty active. i'm 5'3 154lbs

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Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Slow and Steady: Weight loss can be a challenge but on the positive side with you are close to a targeted normal weight. Your bmi is close to normal; I would advise a balanced diet that doesn't eliminate major food groups unless you are vegan/vegetarian. Also any wt you lose with radical calorie reduction you are likely to regain.

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Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

I'm trying to lose weight. i want to count my calories but don't know how many i should do? i have 2 small kids so i'm pretty active. i'm 5'3 154lbs

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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