How to lose 3 kg in 8 weeks

To lose 3 kg in 8 weeks, a typical 30-year-old male (175 cm, 80 kg, sedentary) burning about 2099 calories per day would need to eat approximately 1661 calories per day.

A typical 30-year-old female (160 cm, 60 kg, sedentary) burning about 1547 calories per day, would need to eat approximately 1109 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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Your Goal

To lose 3 kg in 8 weeks, you would need to eat approximately 1661 calories per day, given your TDEE of 2099 kcal/day. After reaching your goal, your maintenance intake would be approximately 2063 kcal/day.

Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

Estimated from your parameters

2099 kcal/day

Estimated Weight Over Time
Daily Calories1 Week2 Weeks1 Month3 Months
1661 kcalYour goal (-21%)79.6 kg79.2 kg78.3 kg75.2 kg
1679 kcal-20%79.6 kg79.2 kg78.4 kg75.4 kg
1889 kcal-10%79.8 kg79.6 kg79.2 kg77.7 kg
2099 kcalMaintenance80 kg80 kg80 kg80 kg
2308 kcal+10%80.2 kg80.4 kg80.8 kg82.3 kg
2518 kcal+20%80.4 kg80.8 kg81.6 kg84.6 kg
Weight Projection
1661 kcal (Your goal (-21%))
1679 kcal (-20%)
1889 kcal (-10%)
2099 kcal (Maintenance)
2308 kcal (+10%)
2518 kcal (+20%)
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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