Maintenance calorie equation?

[MrWannabe]

Hi all, have gotten a lot of great info from this board already, thanks everyone. Wanted to know how you work out how many calories an individual needs in order to maitain their present mass. I am looking to increase my muscle mass. Could some one please explain what I need to do or tell me where I may get this info from. Thanks... Peace.

 

[MilitaryMuscle]

its different for everyone because of different metabolisms. But a good rule to go by is 16-17 x BW.

 

[MrWannabe]

Thanks MM, anyone know where I can read up about this sort of thing...