How to gain 5 lbs in 8 weeks
To gain 5 lbs in 8 weeks, you would need to eat approximately 2415 calories per day, assuming a typical adult (30 years old, male, 175 cm, 80 kg) with a sedentary lifestyle whose body burns about 2099 calories per day.
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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Your Parameters
Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
Estimated from your parameters
2099 kcal/day
Your Goal
To gain 5 lbs in 8 weeks, you would need to eat approximately 2415 calories per day, given your TDEE of 2099 kcal/day.
Estimated Weight Over Time
| Daily Calories | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 1 Month | 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1679 kcal-20% | 175.5 lbs | 174.6 lbs | 172.8 lbs | 165.6 lbs |
| 1889 kcal-10% | 175.9 lbs | 175.5 lbs | 174.6 lbs | 171.1 lbs |
| 2099 kcalMaintenance | 176.4 lbs | 176.4 lbs | 176.4 lbs | 176.4 lbs |
| 2308 kcal+10% | 176.8 lbs | 177.3 lbs | 178.1 lbs | 181.7 lbs |
| 2415 kcalYour goal (+15%) | 177 lbs | 177.7 lbs | 179 lbs | 184.5 lbs |
| 2518 kcal+20% | 177.3 lbs | 178.1 lbs | 179.9 lbs | 187.2 lbs |
Weight Projection
1679 kcal (-20%)
1889 kcal (-10%)
2099 kcal (Maintenance)
2308 kcal (+10%)
2415 kcal (Your goal (+15%))
2518 kcal (+20%)
Target