Weight Loss

How fat loss actually works: calorie deficits that hold up, plateaus, maintenance, and the habits that keep weight off.

How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight? The Calculation, Step by Step

How many calories to lose weight? Estimate maintenance with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, pick a deficit for your size and adjust when the scale stalls.

October 7, 2026 · 11 min read