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BMR
emmynchris
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if my bmr is an estamated 1,366 according to the calculater on her in order to decrease my calories to loose weight how far should i take it down to right now im not working out but like twice a week and eating lots of fruits and veggies altho i have had a rough few days im not trying to loose fast i gave myself 7 months to get down to 125pounds
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You eat over your BMR not under.0
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You cut calories from your TDEE, not your BMR.0
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okay thanks i was confused lol0
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my TDEE is 1878 so what would be a decent deficit0
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1378 calories a day will result in 1lb/week loss.my TDEE is 1878 so what would be a decent deficit0 -
my TDEE is 1878 so what would be a decent deficit
If you exercise, your TDEE will increase too. But cut 20% from that number and that is what I suggest.0 -
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