BMR different under tools and goals???

MissMom3

Okay, I'm just a little confused. Under tools, my BMR is 1, 370 calories a day, but when I look under goals it says I burn 1, 710 calories a day and that my deficit is 510 because my calories are set at 1, 200. Shouldn't these numbers match?

MinnieInMaine

Nope, BMR is like if you were in a coma - that's the amount of calories it takes to keep you alive (circulation, lung function, brain function, etc). The calories per day is based on what you said your activity level is and even if you're sedentary, your bound to move around a bit - go to the bathroom, prepare food, etc.

barbacasec

what she said.

erickirb

Okay, I'm just a little confused. Under tools, my BMR is 1, 370 calories a day, but when I look under goals it says I burn 1, 710 calories a day and that my deficit is 510 because my calories are set at 1, 200. Shouldn't these numbers match?

the 1710 accounts for moving, sitting, eating etc, and is called maintenance calories. BMR is what you would burn in a coma.

MissMom3

Okay, thank you for helping me out!!