How to Lose Weight by Reducing Calorie Intake

Weight is gained when you eat more calories than your body can burn. Weight is lost when you burn more calories than you consume. This is called a "caloric deficit." In order for you to lose 1 pound of weight, 3500 calories must be expended through calorie reduction, exercise or a combination of both. As far as reducing your calorie intake goes, you can do this by making better your dietary choices and changing the timing of your meals.

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Last updated on: Nov 18, 2009

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