Sedentary
2,051kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,350kcal
Moderately active
2,649kcal
Very active
2,948kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 37 + 5 = 1,709
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 37-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,752 | 2,007 | 2,263 | 2,518 |
| 140 lb | 1,860 | 2,132 | 2,403 | 2,674 |
| 160 lb | 1,969 | 2,257 | 2,544 | 2,831 |
| 180 lb | 2,078 | 2,381 | 2,684 | 2,987 |
| 200 lb | 2,187 | 2,506 | 2,825 | 3,144 |
| 220 lb | 2,296 | 2,631 | 2,966 | 3,300 |
| 240 lb | 2,405 | 2,755 | 3,106 | 3,457 |
| 260 lb | 2,514 | 2,880 | 3,247 | 3,613 |
Calories to lose weight at 37
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,507 | 1,757 |
| 140 lb | 1,632 | 1,882 |
| 160 lb | 1,757 | 2,007 |
| 180 lb | 1,881 | 2,131 |
| 200 lb | 2,006 | 2,256 |
| 220 lb | 2,131 | 2,381 |
| 240 lb | 2,255 | 2,505 |
| 260 lb | 2,380 | 2,630 |
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 37-year-old man eat?
About 2,051 to 2,649 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 37-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,850 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.