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The Daily Food Calorie Calculator For Weight Loss helps determine your optimal daily calorie intake for effective and sustainable weight loss by calculating a calorie deficit from your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).
The calculator uses the calorie deficit formula:
Where:
Explanation: To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than your body burns. A moderate deficit typically ranges from 300-800 calories per day for sustainable weight loss of 0.5-1 kg per week.
Details: Calculating the appropriate calorie deficit is crucial for effective weight management. Too large a deficit can lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic adaptation, while too small a deficit may not produce noticeable results.
Tips: Enter your TDEE (which can be calculated using various online calculators based on your age, weight, height, gender, and activity level) and your desired calorie deficit. All values must be valid positive numbers.
Q1: What is a safe calorie deficit for weight loss?
A: A deficit of 300-800 calories per day is generally safe and sustainable, leading to a weight loss of 0.5-1 kg per week.
Q2: How do I calculate my TDEE?
A: TDEE can be estimated using formulas like Mifflin-St Jeor or Harris-Benedict, taking into account your basal metabolic rate and activity level.
Q3: Should I adjust my calorie intake as I lose weight?
A: Yes, as you lose weight, your TDEE decreases, so you may need to recalculate your calorie needs periodically to continue losing weight at the desired rate.
Q4: Is it safe to create a larger deficit for faster weight loss?
A: Very large deficits (more than 1000 calories per day) are not recommended as they can lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and may be difficult to maintain long-term.
Q5: Should I focus only on calories for weight loss?
A: While calorie balance is fundamental, nutrient quality, macronutrient distribution, and meal timing also play important roles in overall health and sustainable weight management.