Hello,

Thought that I would pass along this complex equation to help you figure out your caloric intake for the day.  I found it helpful.  It only takes a couple minutes.  Later, dudes.

Step 1

66 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)

Step 2

Take that number and multiply it by level of exercise listed below:

1.2 - Little or no exercise
1.375 - Light exercise/ 1-3 days a week
1.55 - Moderate exercise/ 3-5 days a week
1.7 - Hard exercise/ 6-7 days a week
1.9 - Hard daily exercise or a physical job

That number will give you what you need for weight maintenance.
Lose Weight - Subtract 500 calories from that number a day.
Gain Weight - Add 250 to 300 calories to that number a day.

                                                                                        Dan Haller