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I'm 16 and a guy, i'm 5'5 139.5 pounds, i want to lose at least 5-6 lbs i'm on a 2200 cal diet. how many calories should i be eating to lose the pounds?
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Weight loss: This is very simple math. You can only lose weight if you are eating fewer calories than you are burning up. You could gain weight on a 1500 cal diet if you simply lay in bed all day and never moved. This is a combo of diminished intake and exercise. Good luck and get in shape.
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Body mass index: You can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) in the internet. It is simple and straightforward. Your BMI is about 23 and is perfectly normal!
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