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How many meals should i eat a day if i want to lose weight?

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Dr. SG Erman answered

Wrong question: The number of meals does not matter, is the total calories you consume. By taking in fewer calories than you need, you will lose weight. Rough formula-weight in pounds x 10= number of calories needed per day. By decreasing your intake by 500 cal/day you can lose 1 pound per week.

Answered 7/26/2013

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