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How many calories does
your body actually need?

Your total daily energy expenditure, from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation — what you burn at rest, plus what your activity adds, adjusted for what you are trying to do.

Sex

Activity

Goal

Disclaimer

This is information, not medical or dietary advice. The equation is a population average and real needs vary with genetics, medication, thyroid function and how much you move without counting it. Minimum Stress is not a medical provider. If you are managing a health condition, or eating considerably less than this, that is a conversation with a doctor or a registered dietitian.