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How Many Calories Do You Need?

Worried about gaining weight over the holidays? Don't worry too much -- researchers say most Americans will gain only a pound between Thanksgiving and Christmans.

But why gain at all? Resist the temptation to skip your workouts, use common sense when navigating through the maze of party foods, and stick to only the calories you need. Who knows? You might be one of those who actually lose weight during the holidays!

CALCULATE YOUR DAILY CALORIC NEEDS

This calculator uses a variation of the Harris-Benedict Equation to estimate your daily caloric requirements.

Enter your weight:		pounds
Enter your height:		inches
Enter your age:		years
Choose your activity level:
		You sit at a desk all day, are unable to work out due to an injury, or you're too tired or too busy to exercise on a daily basis.
		You walk your dog twice or more daily, take the stairs whenever you can, or you exercise moderately 3-5 times per week.
		You exercise for at least one hour 3-5 times per week .
		You are a hard-core runner, train 2-plus hours per day, or have a physically demanding job.