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To lose 1pound per week one should have a 3500 calorie deficit. if i take 1200 calories a day then to lose weight i should burn 1700 calories a day?
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Math looks correct: In theory, the math works. In reality, how would one know she is burning 1700 calories a day? It's hard enough trying to figure out how many calories one is eating, but it's a lot harder to figure out how many calories are being used!
Answered 12/9/2013
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