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What causes you to need more calories per day to maintain your weight if your a heavier person?
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Metabolism: To determine ideal intake for your size take your weight in pounds, multiply by 10, and add to that 10-30% depending on how much activity you engage in. Below that amount would be interpreted by your body as starvation and send it into starvation mode which includes to conserve fat stores.
Answered 7/24/2013
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