Take this quiz based on the book The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan and find out how many calories you should eat each day for steady, healthy weight loss.

Once you discover how many calories to eat, you'll find two full days of a diet with the right amount for you.

NOTE: If you are a female with a history of an eating disorder or severe yo-yo dieting, you should opt for the 1,400-calorie or 1,600-calorie plan automatically.

If you are a male taller than 5' 5" skip the quiz and follow the 1,600-calorie plan.


By Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN

  1. How much weight do you want to lose?
    • 10 pounds or less
    • 10 to 50 pounds
    • More than 50 pounds
  1. How much do you exercise each week?
    • 5 times or more a week
    • 2 hours or less per week
    • 3 to 5 times a week

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