how many cals to maintain current weight

twoosugars · April 2012

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 · April 2012

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 · April 2012

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 · April 2012

Thanks will do that.

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