Sedentary
1,410kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,616kcal
Moderately active
1,821kcal
Very active
2,027kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 63 − 161 = 1,175
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 63-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,301 | 1,491 | 1,681 | 1,870 |
| 140 lb | 1,410 | 1,616 | 1,821 | 2,027 |
| 160 lb | 1,519 | 1,740 | 1,962 | 2,183 |
| 180 lb | 1,628 | 1,865 | 2,103 | 2,340 |
| 200 lb | 1,737 | 1,990 | 2,243 | 2,496 |
| 220 lb | 1,845 | 2,115 | 2,384 | 2,653 |
| 240 lb | 1,954 | 2,239 | 2,524 | 2,809 |
| 260 lb | 2,063 | 2,364 | 2,665 | 2,966 |
Calories to lose weight at 63
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,241 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,366 |
| 160 lb | 1,240 | 1,490 |
| 180 lb | 1,365 | 1,615 |
| 200 lb | 1,490 | 1,740 |
| 220 lb | 1,615 | 1,865 |
| 240 lb | 1,739 | 1,989 |
| 260 lb | 1,864 | 2,114 |
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 63-year-old woman eat?
About 1,410 to 1,821 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 63-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.