Sedentary
1,614kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,849kcal
Moderately active
2,085kcal
Very active
2,320kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 29 − 161 = 1,345
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 29-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,505 | 1,725 | 1,944 | 2,164 |
| 140 lb | 1,614 | 1,849 | 2,085 | 2,320 |
| 160 lb | 1,723 | 1,974 | 2,225 | 2,477 |
| 180 lb | 1,832 | 2,099 | 2,366 | 2,633 |
| 200 lb | 1,941 | 2,224 | 2,507 | 2,790 |
| 220 lb | 2,049 | 2,348 | 2,647 | 2,946 |
| 240 lb | 2,158 | 2,473 | 2,788 | 3,103 |
| 260 lb | 2,267 | 2,598 | 2,928 | 3,259 |
Calories to lose weight at 29
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,225 | 1,475 |
| 140 lb | 1,349 | 1,599 |
| 160 lb | 1,474 | 1,724 |
| 180 lb | 1,599 | 1,849 |
| 200 lb | 1,724 | 1,974 |
| 220 lb | 1,848 | 2,098 |
| 240 lb | 1,973 | 2,223 |
| 260 lb | 2,098 | 2,348 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,200 kcal without medical supervision.
How age changes it
Each extra decade lowers resting burn by about 50 calories in the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, all else equal. Muscle matters more: strength training and enough protein help keep your burn up as you age.
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Common questions
How many calories should a 29-year-old woman eat?
About 1,614 to 2,085 a day at 140 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 29-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,349 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.