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How much weight would i lose if i cut out 500-800 calories per day?

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3500 cals/1lb: 500 cals cut you will be negative 3500 in 1week means 1lb/week 800 cals cut will be 5600 cals means1.6lb/week.

Answered 3/8/2020

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