Sedentary
1,446kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,657kcal
Moderately active
1,868kcal
Very active
2,079kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 57 − 161 = 1,205
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 57-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,337 | 1,532 | 1,727 | 1,922 |
| 140 lb | 1,446 | 1,657 | 1,868 | 2,079 |
| 160 lb | 1,555 | 1,782 | 2,008 | 2,235 |
| 180 lb | 1,664 | 1,906 | 2,149 | 2,392 |
| 200 lb | 1,773 | 2,031 | 2,290 | 2,548 |
| 220 lb | 1,881 | 2,156 | 2,430 | 2,705 |
| 240 lb | 1,990 | 2,281 | 2,571 | 2,861 |
| 260 lb | 2,099 | 2,405 | 2,711 | 3,018 |
Calories to lose weight at 57
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,282 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,407 |
| 160 lb | 1,282 | 1,532 |
| 180 lb | 1,406 | 1,656 |
| 200 lb | 1,531 | 1,781 |
| 220 lb | 1,656 | 1,906 |
| 240 lb | 1,781 | 2,031 |
| 260 lb | 1,905 | 2,155 |
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 57-year-old woman eat?
About 1,446 to 1,868 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 57-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.