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So, I found on my doody do it all recently jazzed up scales that it works out my BMR too.I knew that but never quite knew what it meant and now I am really losing weight, I'm interested especially as I know I need to up my metabolism.So, I looked it up-
BMR is short for Basal Metabolic Rate. Your Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as your metabolism.
Harris Benedict Formula
Once you've calculated your BMR, this is then put into the Harris Benedict Formula, which calculates your total calorie intake required to maintain your current weight. This is as follows:
Little/no exercise: BMR x 1.2 = Total Calorie Need
Light exercise: BMR x 1.375 = Total Calorie Need
Moderate exercise (3-5 days/wk): BMR x 1.55 = Total Calorie Need
Very active (6-7 days/wk): BMR x 1.725 = Total Calorie Need
Extra active (very active & physical job): BMR x 1.9 = Total Calorie Need
I have seen someone else use something similar on here and can then set my calorie deficit for each day.Now I need to look into how much deficit after the Harris Benedict Formula has been calculated to LOSE weight.........................
*** A little time later***
Generally, reducing the caloric intake by 500-1000 calories, is where most people will fall.
Diet Calendar Entry for 12 August 2013:
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322 kcal
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Fat: 13.40g | Prot: 9.10g | Carb: 37.20g.
Breakfast: Seed Sensations, Flora Light, Tea with Semi-Skimmed Milk. more...
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