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Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate and Total Calories Needed Per Day
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Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is a measure of how fast your "motor" is running. It's the number of calories you burn to keep your heart beating, to keep you breathing, to keep your muscles alive, etc. It's the number of calories your body needs while at rest. (Print this page for future reference)
Here's a good way to estimate *Basal Metabolism Rate*.
Women: 661 + (4.38 x weight in pounds) + (4.33 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age) = BMR
Men: 67 + (6.24 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.9 x age) = BMRTo estimate the total number of calories your body needs per day, multiply your BMR by the appropriate number below.
- 0.9 if you are inactive and have crash dieted frequently during the past two years.
- 1.2 if you are inactive
- 1.3 if you are moderately active (exercise 3 days per week or equivalent)
- 1.7 if you are very active
- 1.9 if you are extremely active.
Keep in mind that this is only a way to estimate how fast you burn calories. The slower your metabolism, the more weight you can retain. If you burn your daily calorie intake, you stand to hold your current weight. Burning more than your daily intake, causes weight loss. There are many factors that vary your metabolism. Always consult with a physician when starting a weight loss or gain program.
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