Calorie Calculator

Understanding Your Caloric Needs

Your daily caloric needs depend on several factors including age, gender, height, weight, and activity level. Here's what the different numbers mean:

• BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): The number of calories your body burns at rest
• Maintenance Calories: Daily calories needed to maintain current weight
• Recommended Calories: Adjusted calories based on your weight goal

Activity Level Guidelines

• Sedentary: Office job, little to no exercise
• Lightly Active: Light exercise 1-3 days per week
• Moderately Active: Moderate exercise 3-5 days per week
• Very Active: Hard exercise 6-7 days per week
• Extra Active: Very hard exercise & physical job or training twice per day

Tips for Success

• Track your food intake accurately
• Stay hydrated throughout the day
• Eat a balanced diet with adequate protein
• Adjust calories based on progress
• Consider consulting a healthcare professional