How many calories in a day?

Hi macdlingolinger, I don't really think that counting calories matters at all unless you are on some kind of strict diet. Just eating healthily which you have said you are doing now, combined with exercise, should be fine to stay fit. I've never counted a calorie in my life and have been the same weight all the time but don't eat junk food. One thing though, don't ever get the idea that you are old, it's all in the mind.

In general, adults need at least 1500 kcal per day of energy to maintain bodily functions, this is because even if you lay motionless, your body will still need to maintain body temperature, heart and lung function and brain operation. Basal metabolic consumption due to inter-individual height, weight, age, differences vary. A normal intake of total calories a day should be 2000 calories, movement can be appropriately increased. Vegetables, fruits contain a lot of vitamins and minerals is essential to add anything physical energy. If you are 6-11 copies of daily consumption of carbohydrates (the equivalent of each piece of bread), then you should be eating at least 3-5 vegetables (when in the pot each lettuce) and 2-4 portions of fruit (per an equivalent to a medium-sized apple).