This weight loss calculator allows you to calculate the number of calories you should eat in a day to reach a specific target weight by a certain date.
After you enter your info, the calculator estimates how many calories you need to consume to reach your target weight, based on your daily activity level.
You can optionally enter your body fat percentage to make the calculation more precise. If you do not know your body fat, you can calculate it here.
Choose the activity level that best matches your lifestyle. It's important that you are honest in your self-assessment as your results will vary greatly depending on the activity level you choose.
Daily Calorie Intake
Women typically need between 1,600 to 2,400 calories per day to maintain their weight, whilst men need between 2,000 and 3,000 calories per day.
(Estimation by the US Department of Agriculture, 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans).
How Many Calories Equal 2 pounds?
There are a total of around 7,700 calories in 2 pounds of fat (1 kg).
If, for example, you wish to lose 2 pounds (1 kg) per week, you will need to reduce your dailly calorie intake by 1,100 calories.
Note that you should aim to lose a maximum of 1 to 2 pounds per week (0.5 to 1 kg). Losing more than this amount per week is unhealthy.
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