Sherri B. asked

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I have recently started my fitness and health journey to lose weight and improve my overall health. I'm confused about how to calculate a calorie deficit that is effective but still healthy. How should I approach this?

July 28th, 2023

Tamara T. answered

To lose weight effectively and healthily, aim for a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day, which t...

July 28th, 2023

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