Project Zomboid B42 Weight Management: Losing (and Gaining) Weight in the Apocalypse

Project Zomboid B42 Weight Manager
        
Character Setup
                    Current Weight (kg):
                    
                    Target Weight (kg):
                    
Traits:
                        
                            Fast Metabolism
                        
                            Slow Metabolism
                        
                            Hearty Appetite
                        
                            Light Eater
                        
                            Nutritionist
                        
                    Activity Level:
                    
Weight StatusNormal Weight

                            Base Calorie Needs:
                            2200
                        
                            Activity Modifier:
                            +300
                        
                            Trait Effects:
                            +0
                        
                            Daily Calorie Target:
                            2500
                        
Weight PredictionIf you maintain your current diet and activity, your weight will remain stable.
Daily Food Tracker
                    Select Food:
                    
                    Quantity:
                    
Today's Consumption
                    
                                Food
                                Qty
                                Calories
                                Remove
                            
                Total Calories:
                0
            
                Calorie Balance:
                -2500
            
Weight Management RecommendationsBased on your current weight of 80 kg and calorie needs of 2500 kcal/day, you should maintain a balanced diet. Focus on a mix of high-protein foods (meat, fish, eggs) and vegetables. Add moderate amounts of fats like butter or oils to maintain weight.
Food Calorie Database
                
                            Food Item
                            Calories
                            Notes
                        
                            Butter (1 stick)
                            3200
                            Pure fat, top-tier weight gainer
                        
                            Lard (1 unit)
                            3000
                            Similar to butter in effect (pure fat)
                        
                            Peanut Butter (Jar)
                            1900
                            High fat & carb, non-perishable
                        
                            Ice Cream (Tub)
                            1750
                            High sugar/fat, eat before it melts
                        
                            Chocolate (bar)
                            350
                            Sugary treat, moderate calories
                        
                            Chips (bag)
                            600
                            Fatty, good snack for surplus
                        
                            Cooked Meat (steak)
                            275
                            Depends on meat type; needs fat added to really help
                        
                            Fish Fillet (large)
                            400
                            Whole fish has more calories than fillets
                        
                            Egg (1)
                            78
                            Small boost; eat many or use in omelettes/pies
                        
                            Potato (1 large)
                            80
                            Mostly carbs; multiple needed to impact weight
                        
                            Cabbage (1)
                            30
                            Very low; good for weight loss diets
                        
                            Bread (1 loaf)
                            800
                            High carb; each slice ~100
                        
                            Cereal (1 box)
                            900
                            High carb; don't forget the milk if available
                        
                            Pasta (cooked, 1 pot)
                            1000
                            Carbs; a pot of cooked pasta is very filling
                        
                            Fruit Pie (slice)
                            350
                            If made with sugar and butter, whole pie >1000
                        
                            Rabbit/Bird Meat
                            160
                            Lean; needs added fat or large quantity
                        
                            Can of Corned Beef
                            1000
                            High fat canned meat, great for calories
                        
                            Can of Soup/Stew
                            350
                            Depends on type; fairly balanced
                        
                            Coffee/Tea (cup)
                            1
                            Essentially zero cal if no sugar; use for energy, not nutrition
                        
Weight Management Quick Guide
                Weight Ranges
                Very Low Weight: Below 65 kg - Severe penalties to strength, risk of health loss
Low Weight: 65-75 kg - Reduced strength and endurance
Normal Weight: 75-85 kg - No penalties
High Weight: 85-95 kg - Reduced fitness, slower movement
Very High Weight: Above 95 kg - Severe penalties to fitness and movement

                Metabolism Traits
                Fast Metabolism (-2 points): Burns calories ~20% faster, starts with Low Weight
Slow Metabolism (+2 points): Burns calories ~20% slower, starts with High Weight
Hearty Appetite (+4 points): Hunger rate increases by ~50%, but doesn't directly affect metabolism
Light Eater (-4 points): Hunger rate decreases by ~50%, but doesn't directly affect metabolism

                Weight Loss Tips
                Eat only when hungry (allow the Hungry moodle to appear)
Choose low-calorie, filling foods (vegetables, fruits, lean meats)
Avoid high-fat ingredients (butter, lard, oils)
Stay active - walking long distances burns many calories in B42
Exercise regularly (push-ups, sit-ups, chopping wood)

                Weight Gain Tips
                Consume high-calorie foods (butter, lard, peanut butter, ice cream)
Add fats to cooking (butter in stews, oil in stir-fries)
Eat smaller, frequent meals to avoid hitting the calorie absorption cap
Focus on securing renewable high-calorie food sources (milk cows for butter)
Even if you're not hungry, consume high-fat foods as supplements

                Remember!
                Hunger ≠ Calories: You can be full but still in calorie deficit
Weight changes happen gradually over many days
Monitor the arrow next to your weight - it shows if you're gaining or losing
Base calorie needs are ~2200 kcal/day before activity adjustments
B42 has calorie absorption caps - spreading meals throughout the day is better

Food Item	Calories	Notes
Butter (1 stick)	3200	Pure fat, top-tier weight gainer
Lard (1 unit)	3000	Similar to butter in effect (pure fat)
Peanut Butter (Jar)	1900	High fat & carb, non-perishable
Ice Cream (Tub)	1750	High sugar/fat, eat before it melts
Chocolate (bar)	350	Sugary treat, moderate calories
Chips (bag)	600	Fatty, good snack for surplus
Cooked Meat (steak)	275	Depends on meat type; needs fat added to really help
Fish Fillet (large)	400	Whole fish has more calories than fillets
Egg (1)	78	Small boost; eat many or use in omelettes/pies
Potato (1 large)	80	Mostly carbs; multiple needed to impact weight
Cabbage (1)	30	Very low; good for weight loss diets
Bread (1 loaf)	800	High carb; each slice ~100
Cereal (1 box)	900	High carb; don't forget the milk if available
Pasta (cooked, 1 pot)	1000	Carbs; a pot of cooked pasta is very filling
Fruit Pie (slice)	350	If made with sugar and butter, whole pie >1000
Rabbit/Bird Meat	160	Lean; needs added fat or large quantity
Can of Corned Beef	1000	High fat canned meat, great for calories
Can of Soup/Stew	350	Depends on type; fairly balanced
Coffee/Tea (cup)	1	Essentially zero cal if no sugar; use for energy, not nutrition