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Step 9 The numbers · 5 min

Your calorie calculator

Estimate the calories you burn in a day, see the formula doing the work, and set a goal.

How many calories should you eat? Start with how much you burn in a day. Fill this in, then open Show me the math to see exactly where the number comes from.

exercise 3-5 days/week

hold steady · protein 1.8 g/kg

The modern default. Works from height, weight, age and sex.

Daily target

2,662 kcal

maintenance, holding steady

1,718

· at rest

2,662

Maintenance ·

A balanced day of macros

Protein

135g

Carbs

364g

Fat

74g