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Reverse Dieting Calculator

Raise calories without rebounding fat.

Private by design — everything is calculated on your device, nothing is stored
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Try: Current intake=1500, Weekly increase=100 → 1,500 kcal, 100 kcal, 1,900 kcal, 2,300 kcal

How to use

Reverse dieting adds calories gradually after a cut, so metabolism and food intake recover while limiting fat regain. Enter your current intake and a weekly step.

Formula

Target = current + weekly × weeks

FAQ

Why go slow?

Gradual increases let hormones and appetite adjust, reducing fat rebound.

When to stop?

When you reach maintenance or your target intake.

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