Need help with BMR- please help

WalktoDisney

The system says my BMR is 1257 calories, but then it set me daily intake at 1200 calories. Why would it tell me to eat less than my body needs if it spent the whole day resting in bed. Wouldn't that send my body into starvation mode and not help in weight loss. What should I do now?

pmorrison101

My BMR is 1,311 and my goals are set at 1,200 also.....even when I put in I only want ot lose 1 1/2 lbs..it stays at 1,200

robertf57

Because this calculator assumes you will only be doing minimal activity and provides a built in deficit. That's why the system asks you to enter your exercise and then gives you more calories for the added exercise.