1. What is a Calorie Deficit Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the difference between calories burned (TDEE) and calories consumed, known as a calorie deficit.

Purpose: It helps individuals track their weight loss progress by showing how many fewer calories they're consuming than burning.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Deficit — Calories under maintenance (kcal)
• TDEE — Total Daily Energy Expenditure (kcal)
• Intake — Calories consumed (kcal)

Explanation: A positive deficit means you're consuming fewer calories than you burn, leading to weight loss.

3. Importance of Calorie Deficit

Details: Maintaining a proper calorie deficit is fundamental for healthy, sustainable weight loss (typically 300-500 kcal/day for moderate loss).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your TDEE (calculated separately) and daily calorie intake. Both values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is TDEE?
A: Total Daily Energy Expenditure represents all calories you burn in a day through basal metabolism and activity.

Q2: Is a larger deficit better?
A: Not necessarily. Deficits >500-750 kcal/day can lead to muscle loss and metabolic slowdown.

Q3: How often should I recalculate?
A: Recalculate TDEE every 5-10 lbs lost, as your energy needs decrease with weight loss.

Q4: Why is my deficit but no weight loss?
A: Possible causes include water retention, inaccurate tracking, or metabolic adaptation.

Q5: What's a safe minimum calorie intake?
A: Generally not below 1200 kcal/day for women or 1500 kcal/day for men without medical supervision.