To maintain weight, the chart below shows you your daily calorie limit. It's based on your age, activity level, and the BMI (body-mass index) of 21.5 for women and 22.5 for men.To lose weight -- about 1 pound a week -- reduce total calories in the chart by 500 a day.To gain weight, add 500 calories per day for each pound you want to gain per week.For successful weight loss that you can maintain over time, experts recommend choosing foods that are lower in calories but rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.o gain weight, add 500 calories per day for each pound you want to gain per week. For successful weight loss that you can maintain over time, experts recommend choosing foods that are lower in calories but rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.
Employees who are eligible for FMLA leave who want to take leave to care for a child 18 years of age or older must jump through five hoops to qualify. 1  First, the child must meet the FMLA definition of a âson or daughter.â. 2  Second, the child 18 years of age or old must be âincapable of self-care.â.
Either parent can take an unpaid child care leave under FMLA. You are eligible for FMLA if you have worked for a total of at least 12 months as of the date that the leave commences (the 12 months need not be consecutive) and 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months. Your health benefits will continue during an FMLA leave.