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What "magic" number is considered low-calorie when dieting and exercising? is it 100 calories and below? 120? 150? i understand that i must burn more calories than i consume, but what is the cutoff number that i should watch for when choosing food?

Q: what "magic" number is considered low-calorie when dieting and exercising? is it 100 calories and below? 120? 150? i understand that i must burn more calories than i consume, but what is the cutoff number that i should watch for when choosing food?

: If you need to lose more than a couple of pounds, 100-150 calorie reduction will not do the trick. It would be preferable to cut your intake by half till you reach your target weight. It may be helpful to consult a nutritionist. Wish you good health!

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If you need to lose more than a couple of pounds, 100-150 calorie reduction will not do the trick. It would be preferable to cut your intake by half till you reach your target weight. It may be helpful to consult a nutritionist. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/26/2021

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A member asked:

What "magic" number is considered low-calorie when dieting and exercising? is it 100 calories and below? 120? 150? i understand that i must burn more calories than i consume, but what is the cutoff number that i should watch for when choosing food?

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