Weight loss scenario
Calorie Deficit to Lose 0.5 kg per Week
Use this scenario to estimate the daily calorie deficit typically associated with a target loss of 0.5 kg per week.
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Estimated TDEE
2875
Calories/day
Estimated daily deficit
550
Calories/day
Estimated target intake
2325
Calories/day
This is a planning estimate based on common energy-balance assumptions. Real-world weight loss varies based on adherence, water shifts, body composition, and metabolic adaptation.