how many cals to maintain current weight

twoosugars

Am after surgery and feel I need to eat more than the 1200 cals to regain strength.
How many calories will I aim for per day ?
Have 5lbs to my goal weight so will maintain for 4 weeks then hope to loose the last few lbs for the summer.
Thanks for any tips.

BrianSharpe

Go here to calculate your BMR

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

and then, based on your activity level you can calculate your estimated TDEE which should be your maintenance level.

cmriverside

If you are five pounds to goal, you shouldn't be eating 1200 cals anyway.

Eat more. Set your goal to "Lose 1/2 pound a week" and set your activity level realistically.

twoosugars

Thanks will do that.