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Is eating 900 calories per day too little if you're try to lose weight?

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Probably: It depends on your height and current weight. A diet does not have to be that restrictive to lose weight, especially if you perform aerobic exercise and strength train.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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