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Caloric Balance

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A pound of body fat is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories. To lose one pound per week, you need a daily deficit of about 500 calories.

Why this is interesting

You eat food every day, and you burn energy just by breathing. But why do some people gain weight easily while others don't? The answer lies in a simple yet powerful equation: caloric balance.