Reset your week

Weekends happen. Instead of starting Monday from scratch, use what actually happened Friday to Sunday to set a realistic target for the rest of your week.

So often we play catch up. We hit our targets Monday through Friday, then blow out on the weekend, and Monday feels like starting from behind. This flips that around. By planning for the weekend instead of pretending it won't happen, you can enjoy the things you want to eat, still with your goals in mind, without the guilt, because you already know Monday to Thursday has a plan. That takes away the all or nothing thinking. You don't feel deprived, which makes it a lot easier to actually stick to the numbers Monday to Thursday.

Please read: This tool is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, dietary, or health advice. Calorie needs and safe levels of restriction vary significantly from person to person. Heavy calorie restriction can be dangerous for certain individuals, including but not limited to those with a history of disordered eating, underlying health conditions, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your calorie intake or following the numbers generated here.

This is about working with what actually happened, not punishing yourself for it. The goal is a number you can realistically hit, not the lowest number possible.