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I broke my 5th metatarsal. before, i was losing weight on purpose at a -500 cal deficit per day. can i continue losing or will this stunt healing?
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Please don't: Make your health your priority. Recommend that you go back up to at least 1,200 calories per day. Going in the hole by 500 calories per day will not help healing. Please discuss this with your physician.
Answered 6/9/2017
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