What is the TDEE for a 200 lb woman?

The estimated TDEE for a lightly active 200 lb woman of average height and age 35 is approximately 2183 kcal/day. Sedentary would be 1905 kcal and very active would be 2738 kcal.

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Daily Calories for 200 lb Women

Q: How many calories should a 200 lb woman eat to lose weight?

A 200 lb woman who is lightly active should eat approximately 1683 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This is a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2183 kcal.

Q: How many calories to maintain weight at 200 lbs?

To maintain weight at 200 lbs, a lightly active woman needs approximately 2183 kcal/day. This varies with activity level — from 1905 kcal (sedentary) to 2738 kcal (very active).

Exact calorie targets for 200 lb womans — weight loss, maintenance and muscle gain.

Calorie Needs: 200 lbs, Age 35

1587

BMR (at rest)

1905

Sedentary TDEE

2183
Lightly active TDEE

2461

Moderately active

1683

Weight loss target

2183

Maintenance

2483

Muscle gain target

How Many Calories Does a 200 lb Woman Need?

Using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation — the gold standard in nutrition science — a 200 lb woman (90.7 kg) of average height burns approximately 1587 kcal/day at rest (BMR). With typical daily activity, total calorie expenditure (TDEE) ranges from 1905 to 2738 kcal/day depending on activity level.

Current BMI at average height (5'4"): 34.3 — 🔴 Obese.

Calorie Targets by Goal

Goal	Daily Calories	Expected Result
🔵 Aggressive weight loss	1433 kcal	~1.5 lbs/week
📉 Weight loss	1683 kcal	~1 lb/week
✅ Maintenance	2183 kcal	Weight stable
💪 Lean bulk	2483 kcal	~0.5–0.75 lbs/week
🏋️ Aggressive bulk	2683 kcal	~1 lb/week

Calorie Needs by Activity Level

Activity Level	Description	Daily Calories
Sedentary	Desk job, minimal movement	1905 kcal
Lightly active	1–3 workouts/week	2183 kcal
Moderately active	3–5 workouts/week	2461 kcal
Very active	Hard training 6–7 days/week	2738 kcal

Macronutrient Breakdown at 2183 kcal (Maintenance)

Macro	% of Calories	Grams/day	Calories
Protein	30%	164 g	656 kcal
Carbohydrates	40%	218 g	872 kcal
Fat	30%	73 g	657 kcal

For weight loss at 1683 kcal/day, increase protein to 35% (147 g) to preserve muscle during the deficit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should a 200 lb woman eat to lose weight?A lightly active 200 lb woman should eat approximately 1683 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This represents a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2183 kcal. Use our TDEE calculator for a personalized number.

How many calories to maintain weight at 200 lbs?For a 200 lb woman, maintenance calories range from 1905 kcal (sedentary) to 2738 kcal (very active). The lightly active estimate of 2183 kcal/day applies to most people with 1–3 workouts per week.

Does calorie need change as weight changes?Yes — your TDEE decreases as you lose weight. Recalculate every 4–6 weeks during a diet. Losing 10 lbs can reduce your TDEE by ~70–100 kcal/day, slowly shrinking your deficit if you don't adjust.

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Sources

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