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How a 200-kcal daily gap becomes 20 pounds in a year

How a 200-kcal daily gap becomes 20 pounds in a year

A 200-kcal daily gap looks tiny on one day. Hold it for a year and the maths says about 20 pounds. Here is how your own numbers compound over time.

15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You eat one less roti today. That is about 200 kcal saved. One day feels like nothing. But your body counts energy every single day. A small gap, held for a year, becomes a big number. Let us see how the maths works for you.

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