What is the TDEE for a 260 lb woman?

The estimated TDEE for a lightly active 260 lb woman of average height and age 35 is approximately 2557 kcal/day. Sedentary would be 2232 kcal and very active would be 3208 kcal.

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Daily Calories for 260 lb Women

Q: How many calories should a 260 lb woman eat to lose weight?

A 260 lb woman who is lightly active should eat approximately 2057 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This is a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2557 kcal.

Q: How many calories to maintain weight at 260 lbs?

To maintain weight at 260 lbs, a lightly active woman needs approximately 2557 kcal/day. This varies with activity level — from 2232 kcal (sedentary) to 3208 kcal (very active).

Exact calorie targets for 260 lb womans — weight loss, maintenance and muscle gain.

Calorie Needs: 260 lbs, Age 35

1860

BMR (at rest)

2232

Sedentary TDEE

2557
Lightly active TDEE

2882

Moderately active

2057

Weight loss target

2557

Maintenance

2857

Muscle gain target

How Many Calories Does a 260 lb Woman Need?

Using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation — the gold standard in nutrition science — a 260 lb woman (117.9 kg) of average height burns approximately 1860 kcal/day at rest (BMR). With typical daily activity, total calorie expenditure (TDEE) ranges from 2232 to 3208 kcal/day depending on activity level.

Current BMI at average height (5'4"): 44.6 — 🔴 Obese.

Calorie Targets by Goal

Goal	Daily Calories	Expected Result
🔵 Aggressive weight loss	1807 kcal	~1.5 lbs/week
📉 Weight loss	2057 kcal	~1 lb/week
✅ Maintenance	2557 kcal	Weight stable
💪 Lean bulk	2857 kcal	~0.5–0.75 lbs/week
🏋️ Aggressive bulk	3057 kcal	~1 lb/week

Calorie Needs by Activity Level

Activity Level	Description	Daily Calories
Sedentary	Desk job, minimal movement	2232 kcal
Lightly active	1–3 workouts/week	2557 kcal
Moderately active	3–5 workouts/week	2882 kcal
Very active	Hard training 6–7 days/week	3208 kcal

Macronutrient Breakdown at 2557 kcal (Maintenance)

Macro	% of Calories	Grams/day	Calories
Protein	30%	192 g	768 kcal
Carbohydrates	40%	256 g	1024 kcal
Fat	30%	85 g	765 kcal

For weight loss at 2057 kcal/day, increase protein to 35% (180 g) to preserve muscle during the deficit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should a 260 lb woman eat to lose weight?A lightly active 260 lb woman should eat approximately 2057 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This represents a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2557 kcal. Use our TDEE calculator for a personalized number.

How many calories to maintain weight at 260 lbs?For a 260 lb woman, maintenance calories range from 2232 kcal (sedentary) to 3208 kcal (very active). The lightly active estimate of 2557 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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