Calculating Calorie needs on another site

[Glenda]

There are other sites for  Calculating Calorie needs:

Figure your Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)  10 X your weight = calories per day + 6.25 X height in Cm minus 5 X your age.  then multiply that answer by the activity factor.  Moderate activity (some exercise almost every day is 1.55  which for me was 1146 calories a day to maintain my weight and  1017 for 3 times a week.  To lose 1/2 # a week I would subtract 250 calories a day and eat 750 or 900 calories a day (moderation or light exercise).  The Institute of Medicine"s middle of the road recommendation was 50% carbs, 30% fat and 20% protein.    

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[JuanFitbit]

Hi @Glenda ! Nice to see you around. Thank you for sharing this information. 

I'm sure that it will be from great help to other users. 

There is also the factor of the metabolism to keep in mind. 

I'll suggest just to take this data as a basis, but still consult with an expert so that with their help you can create a plan according to one's need and body. 

Please keep sharing your insights.  .