Calorie Counting
In order to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you take in. Since one pound equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your caloric intake by 500—1000 calories per day to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week.
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The HealthGal, Health Guide, commented on Start a Food Journal to Track Diet and… So glad you will adopt these strategies along with the TOPS program -…
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