{"id":18662,"date":"2026-11-13T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?p=18662"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:14:04","slug":"safe-weight-cutting-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2026\/11\/13\/safe-weight-cutting-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Weight Cutting Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this calculator does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool tells you how much to eat each day. It gives you a calorie target. It also splits that target into protein, carbs, and fat. 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Add a target weight if you have one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Calculate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your results show straight away. You get your daily calories, your macros in grams, and a safe weekly rate. If you set a target weight, you also get a rough finish date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. It is one of the most accurate ways to estimate how many calories you burn. First it finds your resting burn, known as BMR. Then it adds your activity to get your total daily burn, known as TDEE. Your goal decides the rest. To lose fat, it drops your calories below that number. To build muscle, it adds a small amount on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protein is set high. This helps protect your muscle while you train. Fat is kept to a healthy minimum. 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