I get a lot of questions about weight loss. People will frequently ask me how many calories they should eat to lose 10,15 or 20 pounds. Or they will ask how many calories they should eat if they want to reach a specific weight. It’s a common misconception that if you want to weigh 150 pounds you should eat the number of calories appropriate for someone who weighs 150 pounds.
When eating less is bad
In many cases eating for your goal weight may be counter-productive. A drastic decrease in...

