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How often should you recalculate your calories?

How often should you recalculate your calories?

Your calorie target is built from your weight, so it quietly goes stale as you get lighter. Refresh it about every five kilos you lose, or every four to six weeks, whichever comes first.

1 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You started well. Each week the scale dipped. Now you wonder: should I change my calorie number? The target you got on day one felt perfect. But your body is changing. So the number that fits it is changing too. This short read tells you how often to refresh it. And how often not to.

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