BMI and Basal Metabolic Rate!!

Vinehausen

I'm new here and I'm wanting to know how to calculate my BMI and Basal Metabolic Rate..how do I do this?..are they the same thing?....HELP!

srfgold1

http://www.bmi-calculator.net
Calculators for both BMI and BMR on this site

shapefitter

The BMR is the kcal that everybody needs to live on. I have written the info up in my profile, and if you joined a gym, you'd get educated. Simple.

bert16

Hi there! There are calculators and explanations for both BMI and BMR on this very site; just click on "Apps" and you'll see links to both.

trudijoy

BMI is a crock, BMR is useful That's the main difference to me!


Seriously though, using any of the sites people are posting will give you a launch point but it's trial and error as to whats perfect for you. Good luck

bajoyba

BMI = Body Mass Index
It only takes into account your height and weight. It's handy to know your BMI because your doctor probably keeps track of it, but it doesn't necessarily say anything about your overall health/fitness.

BMR = Basal Metabolic Rate
Basically the number of calories your body requires to maintain a basic level of functioning, like if you were in a coma or could not get out of bed.

This link will give you lots of great info.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

fellicia1

You're BMI is you're body mass index which is a calculation of your body weight, in relation to you height. Pretty much how much weight you have....everyone is different because everyone is a different height.

Now you're BMR which is Basal metabolic Rate is you how many calories your body burns at rest so pretty much just sitting on the couch all day.... If find out what your BMR is add that plus your lifestyle it will give you how many calories your body will burn daily before any added exercise and food intake. so to lose weight if that is your goal you would want the result of your BMR + lifestyle calories + daily exercise to be more then the amount of food your consuming. So you would create a deflect which would result in weight loss. again if that is your goal. Make sure you don't go too low on calories though in calculation to your BMR because then you're body can go into starvation mode....

EXAMPLE- I learned all this from my local wellness center...they hooked me up to this machine for a while and calculated me BMR which is 2,214 so my body burns that on it's own everyday...then they added my lifestyle which is mostly sedentary which is an added 665 calories then exercise which if i don't do any states my body burns 2879 calories a day on it's on b4 exercise...so I would want to consume 2,379 calories a day which creates a deflect of 500 calories then if i add exercise that becomes even more which results in weight loss.

If you have anymore questions Ill be happy to help to the best of my ability!

Oh and you can calculate your RMR online but it's so much more accurate to get it checked in person because online is really just an estimate if you get it done in person it's designed for your body. Since everyone is different I really recommend having it done in person.!

Mischievous_Rascal

BMI = Body Mass Index
It only takes into account your height and weight. It's handy to know your BMI because your doctor probably keeps track of it, but it doesn't necessarily say anything about your overall health/fitness.

BMR = Basal Metabolic Rate
Basically the number of calories your body requires to maintain a basic level of functioning, like if you were in a coma or could not get out of bed.

This link will give you lots of great info.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

In Place of a Roadmap is the only thing that helped me wrap my head around all of the (sometimes) conflicting info you'll get. This stuff really worked for me and a whole lot of others on here. Best of luck!

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trudijoy

BMI = Body Mass Index
It only takes into account your height and weight. It's handy to know your BMI because your doctor probably keeps track of it, but it doesn't necessarily say anything about your overall health/fitness.

BMR = Basal Metabolic Rate
Basically the number of calories your body requires to maintain a basic level of functioning, like if you were in a coma or could not get out of bed.

This link will give you lots of great info.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

In Place of a Roadmap is the only thing that helped me wrap my head around all of the (sometimes) conflicting info you'll get. This stuff really worked for me and a whole lot of others on here. Best of luck!

It confused the hell out of me and nearly made me give up, so I read a million things and worked it out to 'Eat over BMR. Eat under TDEE. If you do extra workouts, eat extra food. Drink water'

Worked for me....

joshdann

Please don't use the "in place of a road map thread" as a point of reference. It's patently incorrect about several important things. He misquotes Lyle MacDonald pretty significantly... just go read Lyle instead - bodyrecomposition.com

TamaraKat

The BMR is the kcal that everybody needs to live on. I have written the info up in my profile, and if you joined a gym, you'd get educated. Simple.

The OP just asked a question - she did not express the desire to join a gym and just because you join a gym, does not necessarily mean that you get educated. For some, fitness concepts may be easy to grasp; for others, it may take time.
Simple.

joshdann

I'll add that gyms are where people get a lot more misinformation than real education. It's called Bro Science for a reason. Also, BMR is *not* the kcal everyone needs to live on. It's the kcal burned at rest. The two are unrelated things. The body can still use stored energy to make up a caloric deficit, even if you are 100% at rest and eating below your BMR.

ETA: the info "written up" in shapefitter's profile is even worse than the quote above. Learn to science, people... *sigh*

TamaraKat

I'll add that gyms are where people get a lot more misinformation than real education. It's called Bro Science for a reason. Also, BMR is *not* the kcal everyone needs to live on. It's the kcal burned at rest. The two are unrelated things. The body can still use stored energy to make up a caloric deficit, even if you are 100% at rest and eating below your BMR.

Thankyou. Couldn't have said it better myself!

fimary

the lady above said

"they hooked me up to this machine for a while and calculated me BMR which is 2,214 so my body burns that on it's own everyday

has anyone in the uk had this done?" as she is from america.

cynthiaellickson

two of the "hook you up to a machine" names that are in the US are New Leaf and Body Gem. I have taken both for my RMR and had similar results. I do think if you Google Body Gem you will find a lot of info on it.

yarwell

has anyone in the uk had this done?" as she is from america.

Me ! At http://www.bcom.ac.uk/students/facilities/human-performance-laboratory/body-composition-assessment which is obviously an ad for their BodPod service but they can also measure RMR and VO2 max on a bike for a fee.

Sports science departments at Universities (eg Loughborough) are another option.

shapefitter

the lady above said

"they hooked me up to this machine for a while and calculated me BMR which is 2,214 so my body burns that on it's own everyday

has anyone in the uk had this done?" as she is from america.

Have had this done in UK.