Nutrition
You can calculate your daily calorie intake using the following equation:Kilocalories per day = Body Weight in Kg x 25 + Activity Factor
The activity factor you use will depend on how active your lifestyle is, use the following as guidelines:
- Activity Factor of + 20% if you live a sedentary lifestyle - a desk bound job, drive or use public transport to commute, do little or no other activity
- Activity Factor of + 50% if you live a moderately active lifestyle - if you are on your feet most of the day, walk or cycle to work, some form of formal activity (e.g. gym, swimming, aerobics) 3-4 times per week.
- Activity Factor of + 100% if you live a very active lifestyle - if you have an very active occupation that is labour intensive, or you are very active for long periods most days of the week (e.g. endurance training for marathon)
| 100 Kg x 25 + 50% = 2500 + 50% of 2500 = 3750 kcals per day |
You should never consume less than Body Weight Kg x 25 Kcals per day, any dieting plan that suggests this is not recommended!