Mimi, Who Weighs 190 Pounds, Is Trying to Figure Out

Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

A) 2,000; 1,700
B) 1,900; 1,700
C) 1,900; 1,800
D) 1,600; 1,800
E) 1,200; 1,000