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Weight Loss — TDEE, BMR, Calorie Deficit

3,500 cal/lb. Mifflin-St Jeor BMR. Safe 1–2 lb/week. 10–15% metabolic adaptation. 25% muscle loss risk at aggressive deficits.

Concept Fundamentals
TDEE − Intake
Energy Balance
Caloric deficit
3500 cal ≈ 1 lb
Deficit Rule
Energy per pound
Mifflin-St Jeor
BMR Method
Resting metabolism
1–2 lb/week
Safe Rate
Sustainable loss
Calculate Your Weight Loss PlanUse the calculator below for arena and sports metrics

Why This Stat Matters

Why: Sustainable deficit = 500–1000 cal/day for 1–2 lb/week. Metabolic adaptation reduces TDEE 10–15%. Preserve muscle with adequate protein.

How: Enter current/goal weight, height, age, gender, activity. Get BMR, TDEE, target calories, macros. Optional custom target.

  • 3,500 cal = 1 lb fat; 500 cal/day deficit = 1 lb/week
  • 10–15% metabolic adaptation with prolonged deficit
  • 25% of weight loss can be muscle at aggressive deficits
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SAFE DEFICITExamplesResults

Weight Loss Calculator

3,500 cal/lb • 1–2 lb/week safe • 10–15% metabolic adaptation • 25% muscle loss risk.

Examples

weight_plan.sh
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$ calc_weight --current=180 --goal=170 --weeks=10
BMR
1758
TDEE
2724
Target
2224
Deficit
500 cal/day
Macros: P 136g | C 294g | F 56g

Screenshot Summary

TDEE 2724 • Target 2224 cal • Deficit 500 cal/day • P136g C294g F56g

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3,500 cal deficit = 1 lb fat loss

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Safe rate: 1–2 lb/week

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25% muscle loss risk at aggressive deficits

Answer Capsule: 1 lb fat ≈ 3,500 calories deficit. Safe loss: 1–2 lbs/week = 500–1000 cal/day deficit. Metabolic adaptation reduces TDEE 10–15%. Muscle loss ~25% without resistance training. Hall (2008): dynamic models more accurate than 3,500 rule.

Key Takeaways

  • 1 lb fat = 3,500 calories deficit. Safe: 1–2 lbs/week (500–1000 cal/day)
  • TDEE = BMR × activity. BMR: Mifflin-St Jeor. Metabolic adaptation: 10–15% TDEE drop
  • Do not go below 1200 cal/day (women) or 1500 cal/day (men) without medical supervision
  • ~25% of weight loss can be muscle without resistance training

Did You Know?

📉Metabolic adaptation reduces TDEE by 10–15% during prolonged dietingSource: NIDDK
📊The 3,500 cal/lb rule is simplified; Hall (2008) showed dynamic models are more accurateSource: NIH
💪Muscle loss accounts for ~25% of weight loss without resistance trainingSource: Exercise Science
⚖️Safe loss: 1–2 lbs/week. Faster loss risks muscle loss and metabolic slowdownSource: CDC
🍽️Minimum: 1200 cal/day (women), 1500 cal/day (men) without medical supervisionSource: Mayo Clinic

How It Works

BMR from Mifflin-St Jeor. TDEE = BMR × activity multiplier. Deficit = TDEE − target calories. 3,500 cal deficit ≈ 1 lb fat loss. Timeline = (lbs to lose × 3500) ÷ (daily deficit × 7).

Macros: protein 0.8–1g/lb goal weight to preserve muscle. Remaining calories split between carbs and fat. Metabolic adaptation means actual loss may slow over time.

Expert Tips

1–2 lbs/week is safe. Faster = more muscle loss, metabolic adaptation

Add resistance training to minimize the ~25% muscle loss

Expect 10–15% TDEE drop during long diets—adjust intake

Never below 1200 (F) or 1500 (M) cal without medical oversight

Comparison Table

DeficitLoss/Week10 lb timeline
250 cal/day~0.5 lb~20 weeks
500 cal/day~1 lb~10 weeks
750 cal/day~1.5 lb~7 weeks
1000 cal/day~2 lb~5 weeks

Infographic Stats

3,500
Cal/lb fat
1–2 lb
Safe/week
10–15%
Adaptation
25%
Muscle loss risk

Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any weight loss plan. Severe calorie restriction can harm health. Metabolic adaptation and individual variation affect results.

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