How many calories should I eat to lose weight?
It depends on your size, age, activity and genetics. Many women maintain their weight somewhere between 1,800 and 2,400 calories, and a deficit of 10 to 20 percent below that is a reasonable place to start. Online calculators give a rough estimate, not an exact figure.
Intakes below about 1,200 calories a day should only be followed with medical supervision. Start with a gentle deficit, watch your weight trend and energy for two to three weeks, and adjust from there.
General information, not medical advice. If something feels wrong, or you have a health condition, check with your doctor first.
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