Sedentary
1,895kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,171kcal
Moderately active
2,448kcal
Very active
2,724kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 63 + 5 = 1,579
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 63-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,596 | 1,828 | 2,061 | 2,294 |
| 140 lb | 1,704 | 1,953 | 2,202 | 2,450 |
| 160 lb | 1,813 | 2,078 | 2,342 | 2,607 |
| 180 lb | 1,922 | 2,203 | 2,483 | 2,763 |
| 200 lb | 2,031 | 2,327 | 2,623 | 2,920 |
| 220 lb | 2,140 | 2,452 | 2,764 | 3,076 |
| 240 lb | 2,249 | 2,577 | 2,905 | 3,233 |
| 260 lb | 2,358 | 2,701 | 3,045 | 3,389 |
Calories to lose weight at 63
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,578 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,703 |
| 160 lb | 1,578 | 1,828 |
| 180 lb | 1,703 | 1,953 |
| 200 lb | 1,827 | 2,077 |
| 220 lb | 1,952 | 2,202 |
| 240 lb | 2,077 | 2,327 |
| 260 lb | 2,201 | 2,451 |
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 63-year-old man eat?
About 1,895 to 2,448 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 63-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,671 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.