Contest Prep Calorie Deficit Projection — 12 Weeks
A competitive 700-calorie daily deficit over 12 weeks produces approximately 16.8 pounds of projected fat loss for contest prep.
How to use this tool
- Enter daily calorie needs (tdee), daily calorie intake and projection weeks in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your weekly deficit and the full breakdown beneath it.
Bodybuilders cutting for competition follow aggressive deficits — see the 12-week projected weight loss on a 700-calorie daily deficit from a high TDEE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is TDEE?
- Total Daily Energy Expenditure — the total calories you burn per day including exercise and daily activity. Use a TDEE calculator if you don't know your number.
- Can I also project a surplus (muscle gain)?
- Yes — enter an intake higher than your TDEE. The deficit will be negative, representing a surplus, and weight change will be positive.