Sedentary
1,434kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,643kcal
Moderately active
1,852kcal
Very active
2,061kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 59 − 161 = 1,195
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 59-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,325 | 1,518 | 1,712 | 1,905 |
| 140 lb | 1,434 | 1,643 | 1,852 | 2,061 |
| 160 lb | 1,543 | 1,768 | 1,993 | 2,218 |
| 180 lb | 1,652 | 1,893 | 2,134 | 2,374 |
| 200 lb | 1,761 | 2,017 | 2,274 | 2,531 |
| 220 lb | 1,869 | 2,142 | 2,415 | 2,687 |
| 240 lb | 1,978 | 2,267 | 2,555 | 2,844 |
| 260 lb | 2,087 | 2,392 | 2,696 | 3,000 |
Calories to lose weight at 59
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,268 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,393 |
| 160 lb | 1,268 | 1,518 |
| 180 lb | 1,393 | 1,643 |
| 200 lb | 1,517 | 1,767 |
| 220 lb | 1,642 | 1,892 |
| 240 lb | 1,767 | 2,017 |
| 260 lb | 1,892 | 2,142 |
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 59-year-old woman eat?
About 1,434 to 1,852 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 59-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.