how many calories in a day should u have?
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schillingermona
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i have just joined a couple of weeks ok.i have also joined the y n a weight lose challenge.my starting weight was 172 n i now weigh 169 .my calorie intake is 1500 a day .at first i was on 1200 calories a day but i was hungry all the time.but now i feel like im not losing. what is a good calorie intake to lose n maintain.im 5ft.3' n medium build.i work out at least 3 days a week.n also on my feet all day at work.any suggestions.
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Its hard for me to say without seeing your daily diary because it seems to me with you weight and calorie intake, you should be full. But I guess everyone is different.
Are you eating less processed foods and more fruit and veggies? Also, how is your ptoyein, especially on the days you work out?0
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