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If i want to lose weight how many calories to eat and not affect my health?
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Weight loss: Unfortunately, without knowing your issues (your original weight, your desired weight) and your overall health status including your eating and other lifestyle habits, it is impossible to suggest anything meaningful. I would recommend that you see a dietitian locally, either on your own or per referral of your primary care physician.
Answered 9/5/2013
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See below: Tough to give you an exact number without knowing more of your medical history and seeing your growth chart. To lose weight, you simply need to be taking in less calories than you are burning off. A healthy diet with increased exercise will accomplish this.
Answered 9/5/2013
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