@shortstories it doesn't really matter. What matters is: there is a "calorie deficit".
Calories in must be less than calories out, or burned.
3,000 calories per day is the average amount required for a 200 lb man with a reasonable amount of physical activity, per day.
@shortstories Well, you don't want to starve yourself. Reduce your normal daily calorie intake by 10%. Combined with exercise.
@sardonicsmile
Would a larger calorie deficit per day will result in a larger weight loss per day?