Sedentary
1,440kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,650kcal
Moderately active
1,860kcal
Very active
2,070kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 58 − 161 = 1,200
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 58-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,331 | 1,525 | 1,719 | 1,914 |
| 140 lb | 1,440 | 1,650 | 1,860 | 2,070 |
| 160 lb | 1,549 | 1,775 | 2,001 | 2,227 |
| 180 lb | 1,658 | 1,900 | 2,141 | 2,383 |
| 200 lb | 1,767 | 2,024 | 2,282 | 2,540 |
| 220 lb | 1,875 | 2,149 | 2,422 | 2,696 |
| 240 lb | 1,984 | 2,274 | 2,563 | 2,852 |
| 260 lb | 2,093 | 2,398 | 2,704 | 3,009 |
Calories to lose weight at 58
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,275 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| 160 lb | 1,275 | 1,525 |
| 180 lb | 1,400 | 1,650 |
| 200 lb | 1,524 | 1,774 |
| 220 lb | 1,649 | 1,899 |
| 240 lb | 1,774 | 2,024 |
| 260 lb | 1,898 | 2,148 |
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 58-year-old woman eat?
About 1,440 to 1,860 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 58-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.