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Re:Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight by ZoF on Friday April 29, 2016 @11:28AM (#11596325)
Where are you getting 10 calories per day per pound?

I find that surprisingly low, and that's even if we're talking 100% sedentary here.

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Re:Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight by seanalltogether on Friday April 29, 2016 @11:32AM (#11596350)
This blog post cites 2 sources on the 6-10 calories per pound, haven't read through it myself though.

http://www.builtlean.com/2013/04/16/muscle-burn-calories/

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Re:Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight by maxerickson on Friday April 29, 2016 @11:31AM (#11596348)
https://www.google.com/search?q=muscle+mass+rest+calories
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