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Daily Calorie Needs Calculator

Enter your details to estimate how many calories you need to maintain your current weight:

Your Result:

Your Macronutrient Breakdown:

Your Daily Hydration Needs:

Note: Your water needs increase with higher temperatures and more intense exercise. Proper hydration supports energy, digestion, and cognitive performance. Always listen to your body and drink more water if you feel thirsty or sweat heavily.

📘 What Does Activity Level Mean?

Your activity level affects how many calories your body needs each day. Select the level that most accurately reflects your typical day:

🎯 Understanding Fitness Goals

Fitness goals guide how your calorie intake is divided into protein, fat, and carbs. Here’s what each plan prioritizes:

📝 How to Calculate Daily Calories for Weight Loss & Muscle Gain

Introduction: Understanding your daily calorie needs is the first step toward any fitness goal—whether it's shedding fat, gaining muscle, or just staying healthy.

🔍 What Are Calories?

Calories are units of energy your body uses to function. From blinking to lifting weights, every action burns calories.

📊 How to Calculate Daily Calories

Your daily calorie needs are based on:

Example: A 30-year-old male, 70 kg, 175 cm tall, moderately active needs about 2,650 calories/day.

🎯 Calorie Goals by Objective

Goal Adjust from Maintenance
Weight Loss-500 to -750 calories/day
Muscle Gain+250 to +500 calories/day
MaintenanceNo change

🍽 Sample Meal Plans

Tip: Use our calculator above to find your base number, then adjust accordingly.

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