Daily Intake Formula:
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The Daily Health Weight Loss calculation determines your recommended daily caloric intake for healthy weight loss by subtracting a caloric deficit from your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).
The calculator uses the simple formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation ensures you consume fewer calories than you burn, leading to weight loss while maintaining adequate nutrition.
Details: Calculating the right daily intake helps achieve sustainable weight loss without extreme dieting, preserving muscle mass and maintaining energy levels.
Tips: Enter your TDEE (calculated separately) and desired daily deficit. For healthy weight loss, aim for a 300-500 kcal/day deficit (about 0.5-1 lb/week).
Q1: How do I determine my TDEE?
A: TDEE can be estimated using online calculators that consider your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
Q2: What's a safe caloric deficit?
A: 300-500 kcal/day is generally safe. Extreme deficits (<1200 kcal for women, <1500 kcal for men) should be medically supervised.
Q3: Can I create a larger deficit for faster weight loss?
A: Larger deficits may lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic slowdown. Gradual loss is more sustainable.
Q4: Should I adjust my intake as I lose weight?
A: Yes, recalculate your TDEE periodically as your weight changes to maintain the appropriate deficit.
Q5: Is exercise necessary for weight loss?
A: While possible through diet alone, exercise helps preserve muscle, boosts metabolism, and improves overall health.