Weight Loss Timeline Calculator
Project weekly weight progressions toward your final target
Target deficit required: ~550 kcal/day
| Timeline Milestone | Projected Weight | Cumulative Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | 80 kg | -2 kg |
| Week 8 | 78 kg | -4 kg |
| Week 12 | 76 kg | -6 kg |
| Week 20 (Goal) | 72 kg | -10 kg |
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Linear Weekly Pacing Integration
Weeks = (Current Weight - Goal Weight) / Weekly PaceModels progressive milestones with standard energy deficit equivalents.
Model Assumptions
- Steady-state caloric management
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Pace | Rate of mass loss | kg/week |
Scientific Limitations
- Weight loss is rarely strictly linear due to periodic sodium and carbohydrate water retention
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals (1990)
Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO (1990) — The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 51(2), 241-247
Key Finding: Mifflin-St Jeor equation is accurate within ±10% of measured REE in non-obese and obese individuals, recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as the most reliable standard equation.
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