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calorie intake vs output


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What should the difference be between my calorie intake and the calories I'm burning be in order to lose weight? How many calories = a pound?

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3500 calories equals a pound

so if you cut back 500 a day you should lose 1 pound a week...or you can exercise to burn part of that off.

Thanks! =)

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