Sedentary
1,524kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,746kcal
Moderately active
1,969kcal
Very active
2,191kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 44 − 161 = 1,270
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 44-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,415 | 1,622 | 1,828 | 2,034 |
| 140 lb | 1,524 | 1,746 | 1,969 | 2,191 |
| 160 lb | 1,633 | 1,871 | 2,109 | 2,347 |
| 180 lb | 1,742 | 1,996 | 2,250 | 2,504 |
| 200 lb | 1,851 | 2,121 | 2,390 | 2,660 |
| 220 lb | 1,959 | 2,245 | 2,531 | 2,817 |
| 240 lb | 2,068 | 2,370 | 2,672 | 2,973 |
| 260 lb | 2,177 | 2,495 | 2,812 | 3,130 |
Calories to lose weight at 44
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,372 |
| 140 lb | 1,246 | 1,496 |
| 160 lb | 1,371 | 1,621 |
| 180 lb | 1,496 | 1,746 |
| 200 lb | 1,621 | 1,871 |
| 220 lb | 1,745 | 1,995 |
| 240 lb | 1,870 | 2,120 |
| 260 lb | 1,995 | 2,245 |
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 44-year-old woman eat?
About 1,524 to 1,969 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 44-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,246 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.