That was supposed to read 1000 cal/day deficit.
I was at 2659 maintenance dropped to 1659 =approx 272 cal/meal @6 meals a day.
Get your BMR
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
Then use the Harris Benedict Equation, which is as follows.
To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows:
1. If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
2. If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
3. If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
4. If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
5. If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9
I use #3 and 4.
Hope that helps.