Note: For an exact determination of your Basal Energy Expenditure Level/Basal Metabolic Rate and calorie needs, please use the Harris Benedict Equation. Calories for Women

Calories for Men
Work out your weight in pounds
Example: George is 165 pounds

Multiply your weight according to your lifestyle

Sedentary: multiply by 13
A very inactive George needs 165 x 13 = 2145 calories

Light Exercise: multiply by 14
If George takes light exercise he needs about 165 x 14 = 2310 calories

Moderate Exercise: multiply by 15.25
If George takes moderate exercise he needs about 165 x 15.25 = 2516 calories

Moderate-Heavy Exercise: multiply by 16.5
If George takes moderate-heavy exercise he needs about 165 x 16.5 = 2722 calories

Regular Heavy Exercise: multiply by 18
If George takes regular heavy exercise he needs about 165 x 18 = 2970 calories

Please Note: Calorie needs vary according to many things, including: gender, age, height, level of activity, body fat percentage and type of food eaten. This calorie guide offers a ball-park estimation only. For an exact determination of your Basal Energy Expenditure Level/ Basal Metabolic Rate and calorie needs, please use the Harris Benedict Equation.