Sedentary
1,512kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,733kcal
Moderately active
1,953kcal
Very active
2,174kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 46 − 161 = 1,260
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 46-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,403 | 1,608 | 1,812 | 2,017 |
| 140 lb | 1,512 | 1,733 | 1,953 | 2,174 |
| 160 lb | 1,621 | 1,857 | 2,094 | 2,330 |
| 180 lb | 1,730 | 1,982 | 2,234 | 2,487 |
| 200 lb | 1,839 | 2,107 | 2,375 | 2,643 |
| 220 lb | 1,947 | 2,231 | 2,515 | 2,800 |
| 240 lb | 2,056 | 2,356 | 2,656 | 2,956 |
| 260 lb | 2,165 | 2,481 | 2,797 | 3,112 |
Calories to lose weight at 46
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,358 |
| 140 lb | 1,233 | 1,483 |
| 160 lb | 1,357 | 1,607 |
| 180 lb | 1,482 | 1,732 |
| 200 lb | 1,607 | 1,857 |
| 220 lb | 1,731 | 1,981 |
| 240 lb | 1,856 | 2,106 |
| 260 lb | 1,981 | 2,231 |
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 46-year-old woman eat?
About 1,512 to 1,953 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 46-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,233 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.