This pace is faster than the commonly recommended 1–2 lb (0.5–1 kg) per week. Consider a gentler rate and talk to a healthcare professional.
This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.
Projection
| Milestone | Weight | Weeks in | Date |
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How fast should you lose weight?
Most health authorities suggest losing about 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) per week as a sustainable pace. This calculator draws a straight-line projection from your current weight to your goal at whatever steady rate you choose, so you can see the target date and the milestones along the way. If the rate you enter — or the rate a target date demands — is faster than roughly one percent of your body weight each week, the tool flags it, because very aggressive deficits are harder to sustain and more likely to cost muscle rather than fat.
Why real-world loss isn't a straight line
Actual weight loss rarely tracks a perfect line. Water weight swings from day to day, progress often slows as you get lighter (a smaller body burns fewer calories), and plateaus are normal. Treat the projected date as a planning target rather than a promise, and pair this with the Body Measurement Tracker to watch your real trend over time, or the Body Fat Calculator to check composition.