How Many Calories Do I Need?

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How many calories do I need each day?

Want to know how many calories you need based on your activity level? This quick and easy tool will give you an estimate of what your calorie needs really are.

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rajnikane wrote:

your calculation says i need 2200 calories. i eat 1600. and i stay happy and content with that. should i continue losing weight faster with this intake??

6/17/2013 11:37:52 AM Report Abuse

lindat2010 wrote:

How on EARTH can anyone count calories? I think it's best to go with the individual body's needs.

6/15/2013 12:50:59 PM Report Abuse

daynamooney wrote:

You all have set your metabolism too low by eating so few calories. Its not healthy - you need more calories to get proper nutrition and to have decent muscle. When eat lower calories our bodies begin to expect only that much and then when you eat more you gain weight. You need to retrain your metabolism by eating more and more overtime while maintaining a decent workout plan.

6/12/2013 08:40:51 AM Report Abuse

tkhillbrand wrote:

There is no way I can eat the estimated calories without gaining weight. I have been on 1200 per day for 4 weeks, and lost 1 lb per week. So to maintain I would need only 1700..not 1848 as it suggests. However, my experience is that if I eat more than 1500..I gain.

6/8/2013 11:05:09 AM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

This does not add up, really, I want to lose weight, not gain...At present I consume 1200 cals. yet I was told I need 1623...No way!

6/4/2013 07:59:48 PM Report Abuse