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M 22 years old , my weight 77 kg 167 cm tall ... i doing diet.. is it ok if i eat 1500 cal or i have to eat less calories to lose weight !!

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Don't starve.: Your logic is good. You don't need to starve yourself to lose weight, especially if you exercise regularly and choose healthy fiber-containing foods. 1500 calories daily sounds fine.

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Answered 12/7/2014

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A member asked:

M 22 years old , my weight 77 kg 167 cm tall ... i doing diet.. is it ok if i eat 1500 cal or i have to eat less calories to lose weight !!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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