Sedentary
1,530kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,753kcal
Moderately active
1,976kcal
Very active
2,199kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 43 − 161 = 1,275
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 43-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,421 | 1,628 | 1,836 | 2,043 |
| 140 lb | 1,530 | 1,753 | 1,976 | 2,199 |
| 160 lb | 1,639 | 1,878 | 2,117 | 2,356 |
| 180 lb | 1,748 | 2,003 | 2,258 | 2,512 |
| 200 lb | 1,857 | 2,127 | 2,398 | 2,669 |
| 220 lb | 1,965 | 2,252 | 2,539 | 2,825 |
| 240 lb | 2,074 | 2,377 | 2,679 | 2,982 |
| 260 lb | 2,183 | 2,502 | 2,820 | 3,138 |
Calories to lose weight at 43
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,378 |
| 140 lb | 1,253 | 1,503 |
| 160 lb | 1,378 | 1,628 |
| 180 lb | 1,503 | 1,753 |
| 200 lb | 1,627 | 1,877 |
| 220 lb | 1,752 | 2,002 |
| 240 lb | 1,877 | 2,127 |
| 260 lb | 2,002 | 2,252 |
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 43-year-old woman eat?
About 1,530 to 1,976 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 43-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,253 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.