Weight Loss Formula:
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This calculator determines your daily calorie intake needed to reach a specific weight loss goal by a target date, based on your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and the energy deficit required to lose the specified amount of weight.
The calculator uses the weight loss formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the daily calorie deficit needed to lose the specified weight over the given timeframe, then subtracts this from your TDEE to give your daily calorie target.
Details: Accurate calorie calculation helps create a sustainable weight loss plan that meets your goals without being too aggressive or ineffective.
Tips: Enter your TDEE (use a TDEE calculator if unknown), your weight loss goal in kg, and the number of days you want to achieve this goal. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is TDEE?
A: Total Daily Energy Expenditure is the total number of calories you burn in a day, including basal metabolic rate and activity.
Q2: Why 7700 kcal per kg?
A: This is the approximate energy contained in 1 kg of body fat, though individual results may vary slightly.
Q3: Is this calculation accurate for everyone?
A: While the calculation provides a good estimate, individual metabolism and body composition can affect actual results.
Q4: What's a safe rate of weight loss?
A: Generally 0.5-1 kg per week is considered safe and sustainable for most people.
Q5: Should I adjust my calories as I lose weight?
A: Yes, as you lose weight your TDEE decreases, so you may need to recalculate periodically.