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A 300 to 500 calorie daily deficit is the range most healthcare providers recommend, translating to roughly 0.5 to 1 pound of weight loss per week. Many people chase results with extreme cuts or confusing math, then stall when the scale won’t budge despite doing everything right. This guide breaks down how a calorie deficit actually works in your body, walks through calculating your own maintenance calories step by step, and explains the real reasons progress plateaus, from water weight to metabolic adaptation. Anyone trying to lose weight safely and sustainably, without guesswork or extreme restriction, will find a clear, evidence-backed roadmap here.

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