Sedentary
1,404kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,609kcal
Moderately active
1,814kcal
Very active
2,018kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 64 − 161 = 1,170
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 64-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,295 | 1,484 | 1,673 | 1,862 |
| 140 lb | 1,404 | 1,609 | 1,814 | 2,018 |
| 160 lb | 1,513 | 1,734 | 1,954 | 2,175 |
| 180 lb | 1,622 | 1,858 | 2,095 | 2,331 |
| 200 lb | 1,731 | 1,983 | 2,235 | 2,488 |
| 220 lb | 1,839 | 2,108 | 2,376 | 2,644 |
| 240 lb | 1,948 | 2,232 | 2,517 | 2,801 |
| 260 lb | 2,057 | 2,357 | 2,657 | 2,957 |
Calories to lose weight at 64
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,234 |
| 140 lb | 1,200 | 1,359 |
| 160 lb | 1,234 | 1,484 |
| 180 lb | 1,358 | 1,608 |
| 200 lb | 1,483 | 1,733 |
| 220 lb | 1,608 | 1,858 |
| 240 lb | 1,732 | 1,982 |
| 260 lb | 1,857 | 2,107 |
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 64-year-old woman eat?
About 1,404 to 1,814 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 64-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.