How to lose 25 lbs in 6 weeks
To lose 25 lbs in 6 weeks, you would need to eat approximately 800 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.
Note: This goal may be too aggressive for healthy weight loss. A safe rate of loss is typically 0.5-1 kg (1-2 lbs) per week.
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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2099 kcal/day
To lose 25 lbs in 6 weeks, you would need to eat approximately 27 calories per day, given your TDEE of 2099 kcal/day.
Warning: Eating below 1,200 kcal/day is generally not recommended without medical supervision. Consider a longer timeframe — at 1,200 kcal/day it would take approximately 3.2 months.
| Daily Calories | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 1 Month | 3 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 kcalYour goal (-99%) | 172.2 lbs | 168 lbs | 158.5 lbs | 123 lbs |
| 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 |
| 2518 kcal+20% | 177.3 lbs | 178.1 lbs | 179.9 lbs | 187.2 lbs |