Ajay Menon Ajay Menon Asked 5 months ago

Is eating 1700 calories a day good for weight loss?

I'm looking to drop a few kilos and was wondering if consuming around 1700 calories daily is a good strategy. I do light exercises 3-4 times a week. Will this calorie count help with weight loss?

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Madan Mohan Madan Mohan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For many men and taller women, 1700 calories is an excellent starting point for sustainable weight loss. It allows you to eat regular family meals without feeling restricted. Consistency is what matters most.

Sunita Vyas Sunita Vyas Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

At 1700 calories, you can easily get enough protein even on a purely vegetarian diet. Include paneer, sprouts, and curd in your meals. Just be mindful of the cooking oil used in Indian subzis.

Raghav Sen Raghav Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, 1700 is very realistic for busy corporate folks who can't cook complex diet meals. You can easily manage this with normal home food and some portion control. No need to buy expensive exotic ingredients.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I know how stressful it is to count calories and worry if you are doing enough. 1700 is actually a very gentle and safe number that won't stress your body or mind. Please don't rush the process.

Sandeep Gill Sandeep Gill Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan yaar, 1700 calories toh bilkul mast hai, bhookhe marne ki zaroorat nahi padegi na. Bas sham ki chai ke sath heavy snacks band kar do aur walk shuru rakho.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

If you eat 1700 calories of fresh, home-cooked food and drink lukewarm lemon water in the morning, it works wonders. Avoid outside junk food. Your body will naturally find its healthy weight.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

If you are moderately active or hit the gym, 1700 is the perfect deficit. Going lower will just crash your metabolism and make you lose muscle instead of fat. Stick to it for 8 weeks and watch.

Merlin Joseph Merlin Joseph Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

As a health professional, I find 1700 calories very safe. It doesn't cause sudden drop in blood sugar or blood pressure like those extreme 1000-calorie diets do. It's a very steady way to lose weight.

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Eating around 1700 calories helped me bring my weight and blood pressure down. But make sure to keep your salt intake low too. Keep checking your BP regularly as you lose weight.

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Neha Sarin Neha Sarin Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was just researching online about calorie deficits and 1700 seems like a very popular recommendation. It doesn't sound too extreme. Has anyone here sustained this for more than six months?

K. Srinivasan K. Srinivasan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Managing diabetes means calorie control is important, and 1700 works well. Just make sure those calories are not coming from high-glycemic carbs. Focus on fiber and keep checking your fasting sugar.

Ishaan Chawla Ishaan Chawla Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bro, 1700 calories is so easy to do. You can even fit in a roll or momos sometimes if you track it properly. Just don't drink your calories in sweet cold coffees.

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