Question:
How many calories to maintain?

Im pretty close to my goal weight of 140. Im at 147 now, Im happy if I dont lose anymore. So I was just wondering about how many calories people eat to maintain there weight at this point. Thanks    — Carrie W. (posted on March 25, 2004)

March 25, 2004
This is different for each individual depending on your resting metabolic rate. My surgeon does a test in his office to determine this number, which will tell you approximately 70% of the calories you can supposedly consume and maintain your weight without exercise. Mine was 1340 calories, then calculate an additional 30% of that. Not too hard to manage at all. Good luck!
   — Fixnmyself

March 25, 2004
a very NON scientific .. but easy formula to use.. which seems to come in slightly under what I've seen elsewhere is to multiply the weight you want to be by 11 (I'd use 12 if you exercise) and that's how many calories you need each day to just maintain that weight if you're not very active... I've heard that in my group meetings. Good luck
   — Lisa C.