How to gain 25 lbs in 6 months

To gain 25 lbs in 6 months, a typical 30-year-old male (5'9", 176.4 lbs, sedentary) burning about 2099 calories per day would need to eat approximately 2650 calories per day.

A typical 30-year-old female (5'3", 132.3 lbs, sedentary) burning about 1547 calories per day, would need to eat approximately 2098 calories per day.

These are rough estimates. Your actual calorie needs depend on your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level. Use the calculator below to get a personalized estimate.

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To gain 25 lbs in 6 months, you would need to eat approximately 2650 calories per day, given your TDEE of 2099 kcal/day. After reaching your goal, your maintenance intake would be approximately 2234 kcal/day.

Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

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2099 kcal/day

Estimated Weight Over Time
Daily Calories1 Week2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 months
1679 kcal-20%175.5 lbs174.6 lbs172.8 lbs166.2 lbs157.4 lbs
1889 kcal-10%175.9 lbs175.5 lbs174.6 lbs171.3 lbs166.9 lbs
2099 kcalMaintenance176.4 lbs176.4 lbs176.4 lbs176.4 lbs176.4 lbs
2308 kcal+10%176.8 lbs177.3 lbs178.1 lbs181.4 lbs185.8 lbs
2518 kcal+20%177.3 lbs178.1 lbs179.9 lbs186.5 lbs195.3 lbs
2650 kcalYour goal (+26%)177.5 lbs178.6 lbs181 lbs189.6 lbs201.1 lbs
Weight Projection
1679 kcal (-20%)
1889 kcal (-10%)
2099 kcal (Maintenance)
2308 kcal (+10%)
2518 kcal (+20%)
2650 kcal (Your goal (+26%))
Target

This calculator is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or healthcare provider before making changes to your diet.

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