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.

How Many Calories Should a 120-Pound Woman Consume Daily?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erin Beck

To maintain your weight, you'll need to consume the same amount of calories as you burn, on average. If you are a woman weighing 120 lbs., the amount of calories you burn will depend on your activity level.

How Many Calories are in Thai Food?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erin Beck

A healthy diet can include Thai food, but you must choose carefully. The calories in Thai entrees vary greatly. Start off with soup to keep appetite under control. Watch out for anything fried.

Erin Beck began writing professionally in 2008 as an opinion columnist for the West Virginia University student newspaper, "The Daily Athenaeum." She has worked in health promotion at the university and as a communications intern at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has a Bachelor of Science in journalism and a Master of Public Health, both from West Virginia University.