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How many calories do I need? — Colleen
Thanks for this question! How many calories do I need? This is commonly asked and most of us really don’t know how much we should be eating to keep our bodies going. Is there a base number for women and men to consume, or is everyone different?
Calorie needs depend upon you and how much your body needs to do its job. When assessing how many calories you need to consume daily, we don’t look at where your weight should be in a year or what activity you plan to do next month – we look at the here and now. Sounds like pressure?! Nah, no pressure. All it means is that calorie needs are based on information about you: age, gender, current weight, height and exercise levels – your individual diet profile. These factors are needed to accurately assess an individual’s calorie needs, and they are assessed based on a scientific equation.
Since 1200 calories per day doesn’t fit everyone’s profile, we can calculate your calories for you. In general, it is recommended for women to not consume below 1200 calories (1600 calories for men). Don’t forget calories are important to fuel your body. Getting too little can essentially starve your system, and consuming too much can lead to excess weight gain.
Whether you are a man, women, 6 feet tall or shorter, it’s important to be on a meal plan that looks at your individual factors and activity level as well as your goal of losing, gaining or maintaining weight.
Talk with one of our Nutrition Support Team representatives and we can help you figure out exactly how many calories you should be consuming to reach your target. Fill out our free profile and let us help you eat right and support you along the way.
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