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caloric deficit (exercise and food) question

cds2327
cds2327 Posts: 439
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I have reduced my overall caloric with foods by 500 a day, so 3500/week, which leads to a (in theory) 1 pound loss each week.
With exercise I am averaging about 1500 calories burned in a week. Am I right in thinking that if I bump my exercise calories burned up to 3500 a week also, then I can lose 2 pounds per week ( in theory)?
This may seem like a basic question, but I am new to this.
thanks for any help!

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  • jazzyjules2004
    jazzyjules2004 Posts: 34 Member
    Yes I think you're right (in theory :laugh: ), but change your goals on here to check your calculation!
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