Sedentary
1,542kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,767kcal
Moderately active
1,992kcal
Very active
2,217kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 41 − 161 = 1,285
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 41-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,433 | 1,642 | 1,851 | 2,060 |
| 140 lb | 1,542 | 1,767 | 1,992 | 2,217 |
| 160 lb | 1,651 | 1,892 | 2,132 | 2,373 |
| 180 lb | 1,760 | 2,016 | 2,273 | 2,530 |
| 200 lb | 1,869 | 2,141 | 2,414 | 2,686 |
| 220 lb | 1,977 | 2,266 | 2,554 | 2,843 |
| 240 lb | 2,086 | 2,391 | 2,695 | 2,999 |
| 260 lb | 2,195 | 2,515 | 2,835 | 3,156 |
Calories to lose weight at 41
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,392 |
| 140 lb | 1,267 | 1,517 |
| 160 lb | 1,392 | 1,642 |
| 180 lb | 1,516 | 1,766 |
| 200 lb | 1,641 | 1,891 |
| 220 lb | 1,766 | 2,016 |
| 240 lb | 1,891 | 2,141 |
| 260 lb | 2,015 | 2,265 |
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 41-year-old woman eat?
About 1,542 to 1,992 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 41-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,267 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.