Calorie Counting Guide: Intake for Muscle & Weight Loss

Determining how many calories you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are a marathon runner or a weightlifter. Use intake formulas to calculate your needs for muscle gain or sustainable weight loss.

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How Many Calories Should a 200 Lb. Man Eat?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Brett Williams

Recommended caloric intake depends on more than just your weight. Fortunately, a formula exists to determine daily caloric needs, using not only your weight, but also your age, height, gender and activity level.