Sedentary
1,422kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,629kcal
Moderately active
1,837kcal
Very active
2,044kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 61 − 161 = 1,185
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 61-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,313 | 1,505 | 1,696 | 1,888 |
| 140 lb | 1,422 | 1,629 | 1,837 | 2,044 |
| 160 lb | 1,531 | 1,754 | 1,977 | 2,201 |
| 180 lb | 1,640 | 1,879 | 2,118 | 2,357 |
| 200 lb | 1,749 | 2,004 | 2,259 | 2,514 |
| 220 lb | 1,857 | 2,128 | 2,399 | 2,670 |
| 240 lb | 1,966 | 2,253 | 2,540 | 2,827 |
| 260 lb | 2,075 | 2,378 | 2,680 | 2,983 |
Calories to lose weight at 61
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,255 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,379 |
| 160 lb | 1,254 | 1,504 |
| 180 lb | 1,379 | 1,629 |
| 200 lb | 1,504 | 1,754 |
| 220 lb | 1,628 | 1,878 |
| 240 lb | 1,753 | 2,003 |
| 260 lb | 1,878 | 2,128 |
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 61-year-old woman eat?
About 1,422 to 1,837 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 61-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.