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From:	Lindsey (70.66.2.58)
Subject:	80/10/10 exercise question
Date:	September 16, 2012 at 1:08 am PST

Hey Dr Graham,

I've had chronic health problems for years, the worst of which
being chronic fatigue and weakness. Very happy to have found
your book, and I'm optimistic that 811 can help me regain my
health. I've been on the diet for a few weeks now, and I've
been trying to ramp up my exercise in accordance with the
plan. I'm just a little confused about one of the concepts.

The book states that You are not following 80/10/10 if: You
burn less than 40% of your total calories through physical
activity (at least 800 calories per day if you average 2,000
calories). How do I calculate exactly how many calories I'm
burning through physical activity, and what exactly defines
physical activity? Also, my BEE requirement is nearly 2,000 as
it is, so how can I be expected to burn 800 of those through
physical activity? Does this mean I should be aiming for 2,800
calories per day with lots of physical activity?

I hope my questions are clear to you.

Thanks very much in advance,

Lindsey

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