What is the maximum number of calories you can lose in a day?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, a daily calorie deficit of around 500 is a good starting point for safe weight loss, translating to about one pound per week. While it's technically possible to burn thousands more calories in a single day through intense activity, attempting to create an extreme calorie deficit is highly discouraged and can be dangerous.