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A calorie deficit is when you burn more calories than you consume. Research suggests that a 500-calorie deficit may help with weight loss. But this number depends on many factors and is different for ...

Follow a high-protein diet to burn more calories, as protein takes more energy to digest. To lose weight, decrease calorie intake and increase activity to create a calorie deficit. Calories are a ...

The minimum number of calories you need for your body to function is called your basal metabolic rate, or BMR. You burn most of your daily calories with zero effort, movement, or even thinking.

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...