Safe Weight-Loss Rates
By Kcalbit Editorial
· Published August 20, 2025
How fast is “safe enough” for most people, and how to correct course.
Faster isn't always better. Aim for a pace you can sustain and recover from.
Typical safe ranges
- Light/normal: 0.25–0.75 kg/week
- Higher body fat: up to ~1.0 kg/week early on
Use trend weight (weekly average). If the 2-week trend is flat, decrease ~100–200 kcal/day; if it's too fast and hunger/energy crash, add ~100–200 kcal/day.
Protein & training
Keep protein ~1.8–2.2 g/kg and resistance train 2–3x/week to preserve muscle.