Sedentary
1,476kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,691kcal
Moderately active
1,907kcal
Very active
2,122kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 52 − 161 = 1,230
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 52-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,367 | 1,567 | 1,766 | 1,965 |
| 140 lb | 1,476 | 1,691 | 1,907 | 2,122 |
| 160 lb | 1,585 | 1,816 | 2,047 | 2,278 |
| 180 lb | 1,694 | 1,941 | 2,188 | 2,435 |
| 200 lb | 1,803 | 2,066 | 2,328 | 2,591 |
| 220 lb | 1,911 | 2,190 | 2,469 | 2,748 |
| 240 lb | 2,020 | 2,315 | 2,610 | 2,904 |
| 260 lb | 2,129 | 2,440 | 2,750 | 3,061 |
Calories to lose weight at 52
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,317 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,441 |
| 160 lb | 1,316 | 1,566 |
| 180 lb | 1,441 | 1,691 |
| 200 lb | 1,566 | 1,816 |
| 220 lb | 1,690 | 1,940 |
| 240 lb | 1,815 | 2,065 |
| 260 lb | 1,940 | 2,190 |
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 52-year-old woman eat?
About 1,476 to 1,907 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 52-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,200 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.