Sedentary
1,578kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,808kcal
Moderately active
2,038kcal
Very active
2,268kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 35 − 161 = 1,315
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 35-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,469 | 1,683 | 1,898 | 2,112 |
| 140 lb | 1,578 | 1,808 | 2,038 | 2,268 |
| 160 lb | 1,687 | 1,933 | 2,179 | 2,425 |
| 180 lb | 1,796 | 2,058 | 2,320 | 2,581 |
| 200 lb | 1,905 | 2,182 | 2,460 | 2,738 |
| 220 lb | 2,013 | 2,307 | 2,601 | 2,894 |
| 240 lb | 2,122 | 2,432 | 2,741 | 3,051 |
| 260 lb | 2,231 | 2,557 | 2,882 | 3,207 |
Calories to lose weight at 35
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,433 |
| 140 lb | 1,308 | 1,558 |
| 160 lb | 1,433 | 1,683 |
| 180 lb | 1,558 | 1,808 |
| 200 lb | 1,682 | 1,932 |
| 220 lb | 1,807 | 2,057 |
| 240 lb | 1,932 | 2,182 |
| 260 lb | 2,057 | 2,307 |
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 35-year-old woman eat?
About 1,578 to 2,038 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 35-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,308 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.