Port Neches, TX
A 40-year-old male asked:
Can you lose weight on 1500 calorie diet with sugar and carbs in it as long as it dont go over the 1500? i think i did once with burger and shake in
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Calories wt loss: The secret is to taken in fewer calories than you burn. The content other that than is not really relevant. I recommend using the DASH eating plan and set your calories below the level the recommend for you BMI and activity level. And the lbs will melt away.
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