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Daily Calorie Needs

Find the daily calories you need to lose, maintain, or gain weight based on your TDEE and goal.

How to use Daily Calorie Needs

  1. Enter your stats and activity level.
  2. Choose your goal (lose, maintain, gain).
  3. See your daily calorie target.

Frequently asked questions

How big should a calorie deficit be?
A moderate deficit of about 10–20% below maintenance is commonly used for sustainable weight loss.

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