I found this formula in a magazine and I found it very interesting. When I calculated my own caloric needs to lose weight, it fell just about where I think it works for me!

______your weight in pounds multiplied by 4.38
+______your height in inches multiplied by 4.38
+______ 661
=______
-_______your age multiplied by 4.7
=_______
x_______1.4 if you work out at least 3 times a week
=_______
-_______ 500
=_______ the total calories you can eat while losing weight

Try this and see what you think. I like this number for me!

Carol