Sedentary
1,919kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,199kcal
Moderately active
2,479kcal
Very active
2,759kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 59 + 5 = 1,599
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 59-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,620 | 1,856 | 2,092 | 2,328 |
| 140 lb | 1,728 | 1,981 | 2,233 | 2,485 |
| 160 lb | 1,837 | 2,105 | 2,373 | 2,641 |
| 180 lb | 1,946 | 2,230 | 2,514 | 2,798 |
| 200 lb | 2,055 | 2,355 | 2,654 | 2,954 |
| 220 lb | 2,164 | 2,480 | 2,795 | 3,111 |
| 240 lb | 2,273 | 2,604 | 2,936 | 3,267 |
| 260 lb | 2,382 | 2,729 | 3,076 | 3,424 |
Calories to lose weight at 59
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,606 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,731 |
| 160 lb | 1,605 | 1,855 |
| 180 lb | 1,730 | 1,980 |
| 200 lb | 1,855 | 2,105 |
| 220 lb | 1,980 | 2,230 |
| 240 lb | 2,104 | 2,354 |
| 260 lb | 2,229 | 2,479 |
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 59-year-old man eat?
About 1,919 to 2,479 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 59-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,699 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.