Sedentary
2,099kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,405kcal
Moderately active
2,711kcal
Very active
3,017kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 29 + 5 = 1,749
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 29-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,800 | 2,062 | 2,325 | 2,587 |
| 140 lb | 1,908 | 2,187 | 2,465 | 2,743 |
| 160 lb | 2,017 | 2,312 | 2,606 | 2,900 |
| 180 lb | 2,126 | 2,436 | 2,746 | 3,056 |
| 200 lb | 2,235 | 2,561 | 2,887 | 3,213 |
| 220 lb | 2,344 | 2,686 | 3,028 | 3,369 |
| 240 lb | 2,453 | 2,810 | 3,168 | 3,526 |
| 260 lb | 2,562 | 2,935 | 3,309 | 3,682 |
Calories to lose weight at 29
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,562 | 1,812 |
| 140 lb | 1,687 | 1,937 |
| 160 lb | 1,812 | 2,062 |
| 180 lb | 1,936 | 2,186 |
| 200 lb | 2,061 | 2,311 |
| 220 lb | 2,186 | 2,436 |
| 240 lb | 2,310 | 2,560 |
| 260 lb | 2,435 | 2,685 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,500 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 29-year-old man eat?
About 2,099 to 2,711 a day at 175 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 29-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,905 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.