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I am 6 foot 1 39 years old and weight 255 i check my bmr 190 lbs it says 1913 calories if i eat 1913 calories a day will it bring my weight downto190?

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Diet and exercise: Typically, both diet and exercise are needed to lose weight. A starting exercise regimen can be brisk walking for 45 minutes for at least 5 days a week. DASH diet is a great way to monitor diet and caloric needs - http://dashdiet.org/default.asp

Answered 2/24/2017

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