Calorie Needs Calculator

Calorie Needs Calculator

Calculate your daily calorie requirements based on your goals and activity level

Personal Information

years
%

Sedentary

Little or no exercise

Lightly Active

Light exercise 1-3 days/week

Moderately Active

Moderate exercise 3-5 days/week

Very Active

Hard exercise 6-7 days/week

Extremely Active

Very hard exercise & physical job

Slow (0.5 lb/week) Moderate (1 lb/week) Aggressive (2 lb/week)

Your Results

Daily Calorie Needs

2,250
To maintain weight

Calorie Breakdown

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 1,650 kcal
Calories burned at complete rest
Activity Calories 600 kcal
Calories burned through activity

Macronutrient Distribution

Protein: 140g (25%)
Carbohydrates: 225g (40%)
Fat: 62g (25%)
Fiber: 30g

Goal Timeline

Weekly Change: -1 lb
Monthly Change: -4.3 lb
3-Month Projection: -13 lb
6-Month Projection: -26 lb

Meal Planning

Breakfast: 450 kcal
Lunch: 675 kcal
Dinner: 675 kcal
Snacks: 450 kcal

Nutrition & Fitness Tips

Exercise

  • • Combine cardio and strength training
  • • Aim for 150 mins moderate exercise/week
  • • Include rest days for recovery
  • • Stay consistent with your routine

Nutrition

  • • Eat protein with every meal
  • • Choose complex carbs over simple
  • • Include healthy fats daily
  • • Stay hydrated with water

Recovery

  • • Get 7-9 hours of sleep nightly
  • • Manage stress levels
  • • Listen to your body’s signals
  • • Stay consistent with meal times

Tracking

  • • Use a food diary or app
  • • Weigh yourself weekly, not daily
  • • Take progress photos monthly
  • • Adjust based on results

Health Indicators

22.5
BMI
Healthy Range
1,650
BMR
Base Metabolism
2,250
TDEE
Total Daily Expenditure
2.1
Water
Liters per day