Sedentary
2,063kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,364kcal
Moderately active
2,665kcal
Very active
2,966kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 35 + 5 = 1,719
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 35-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,764 | 2,021 | 2,278 | 2,535 |
| 140 lb | 1,872 | 2,146 | 2,419 | 2,692 |
| 160 lb | 1,981 | 2,270 | 2,559 | 2,848 |
| 180 lb | 2,090 | 2,395 | 2,700 | 3,005 |
| 200 lb | 2,199 | 2,520 | 2,840 | 3,161 |
| 220 lb | 2,308 | 2,645 | 2,981 | 3,318 |
| 240 lb | 2,417 | 2,769 | 3,122 | 3,474 |
| 260 lb | 2,526 | 2,894 | 3,262 | 3,631 |
Calories to lose weight at 35
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,521 | 1,771 |
| 140 lb | 1,646 | 1,896 |
| 160 lb | 1,770 | 2,020 |
| 180 lb | 1,895 | 2,145 |
| 200 lb | 2,020 | 2,270 |
| 220 lb | 2,145 | 2,395 |
| 240 lb | 2,269 | 2,519 |
| 260 lb | 2,394 | 2,644 |
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 35-year-old man eat?
About 2,063 to 2,665 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 35-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,864 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.