Your activity level, age, height, quality of sleep, and weight all affect the exact number of calories you need. That said, ...

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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

A calorie deficit means consuming fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. If you’re in a calorie deficit but not losing weight, it could be because of stress, health ...

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If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. It may seem like the two concepts contradict one ...

Paired with your daily calories burned, you can determine your total calorie expenditure.