1. What is the Weight Loss Equation?

The weight loss equation calculates how much weight you can expect to lose based on your daily calorie deficit over a specific time period. It's based on the principle that 1 kg of body weight is approximately equivalent to 7700 kcal.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the weight loss equation:

Where:

• \( deficit \) — Daily calorie deficit (kcal/day)
• \( days \) — Time period (days)
• \( 7700 \) — kcal equivalent of 1 kg body weight

Explanation: The equation shows that weight loss is directly proportional to both the daily calorie deficit and the duration of the deficit.

3. Importance of Calorie Deficit

Details: Creating a calorie deficit is fundamental for weight loss. This calculator helps estimate how much weight you can expect to lose based on your planned deficit and timeframe.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your planned daily calorie deficit in kcal/day and the number of days you plan to maintain this deficit. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is the 7700 kcal/kg rule accurate for everyone?
A: While 7700 kcal/kg is a good average, individual results may vary based on body composition and metabolic adaptations.

Q2: Why isn't my weight loss matching the calculation?
A: Water retention, metabolic adaptation, and measurement errors can cause discrepancies between predicted and actual weight loss.

Q3: Is a larger deficit always better?
A: No, very large deficits can lead to muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and nutritional deficiencies.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation over long periods?
A: Less accurate over long periods as metabolic rate changes with weight loss and body composition changes.

Q5: Should I use this for weight gain calculations?
A: The same principle applies for weight gain, though the body may store excess calories with slightly different efficiency.