> there is basically no accurate way to calculate the amount of calories somebody expends Eh, you can get pretty close. Still, you're technically correct. Pra

> there is basically no accurate way to calculate the amount of calories somebody expends Eh, you can get pretty close. Still, you're technically correct. Practical CICO "only" gives you a lower bound for how much weight you will lose. You might lose more. Here's the thing, though: stepping on a scale is pretty easy. If you lose too much weight with CICO, you'll know, and I bet you can figure out how to gain it back.