If i weigh 180 how many calories a day should i have?

Answer 1

I see nobody else will touch this one. It depends on how tall you are and how active. The average 20 year old that is moderately active is somewhere in the 2000 calorie range.

If you want to maintain weight somewhere between 1600-2200 is a good range depending on how active you are and how fast you metabolism is. If you are trying to lose weight I wouldn't go below 1200 and would try to hover around 1600 and get more excersize. Again, depending on your metabolism. It might be more important where those calories come from, than how many there are. If you are getting your 4-6 fruits and veggies (go heavier on the veggies) 2-3 protein and 6-11 whole grains you are getting enough to eat. I have trouble eating all that in a day myself and I cannot imagine eating all that and still having room for junk. Anyway, if you weight is steady then however many you are eating is enough to maintain that weight at you present activity level.

Answer 2

Keep it within 200 calories of 2000 per day, and get some exercise. Basketball, tennis, or a walk if you're not much of an athlete; or try running, soccer, or biking if you want a really good workout.

Answer 3

Personally I would recommend between 1200-1500 calories per day depending on your activity level. If you don't intend to exercise, eat less calories. Eat more if you exercise often. Between 1400-1600 would probably be best, and exercise at least 3 days a week, if not more.

First, calculate your BMR (how many calories you burn at rest)

Women:

655 + (4.3 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)

Men:

66 + (6.3 x weight in pounds) + (12.9 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)

Step two: In order to incorporate activity into your daily caloric needs, do the following calculation:

• If you are sedentary : BMR x 20 percent
• If you are lightly active: BMR x 30 percent
• If you are moderately active (You exercise most days a week.): BMR x 40 percent
• If you are very active (You exercise intensely on a daily basis or for prolonged periods.): BMR x 50 percent
• If you are extra active (You do hard labor or are in athletic training.): BMR x 60 percent

Add this number to your BMR.

The result of this formula will be the number of calories you can eat every day and maintain your current weightt. In order to lose weight, you'll need to take in fewer calories than this result.

As you lose weight, you can re-calculate the formula to assess your new BMR.

Answer 4

1500 calories a day in order to lose weight by Jan.2010

Answer 5

It varies based on other factors, not only weight. Some of those factors are height, age, gender, activity level, body type, and so on.

Answer 6

700