can someone explain BMR?

ludogx87
ludogx87 Posts: 286 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hey.

i dont have a clue about this so any advice would be helpful

i calculated my BMR as 1550 so
- if i was eating this amount would it maintain my current weight or would i still loose small amounts???
- im set at 1200cals a day which doesnt seem much under my BMR, is this right?

thanks

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  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Definition: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain normal body functions. It is the amount of calories per day your body burns, regardless of exercise. It changes with age, weight, height, gender, diet and exercise habits.
    Pronunciation: bee em ar
    Common Misspellings: basil basel
    Examples:
    I want to improve my BMR by building muscle.

    My tool :
    http://interzone.kicks-*kitten*.net/Calculating_calories.xls
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    BMR = number of calories you burn just by existing

    TDEE = your BMR x activity level (eg sedentary), THIS is your maintenance level.. so if you are sedentary, multiply your BMR by 1.2 and that is how many cals you eat to maintain.
  • thelowcarbrecipes
    thelowcarbrecipes Posts: 89 Member
    your bmr is the number of calories you would need if you were in a coma all day long.
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    BMR = number of calories you burn just by existing
    your bmr is the number of calories you would need if you were in a coma all day long.

    :laugh:
  • almonds1
    almonds1 Posts: 642 Member
    your bmr is the number of calories you would need if you were in a coma all day long.

    this....
  • potluck965
    potluck965 Posts: 529 Member
    MFP explains it well. When you use the tool here to calculate your BMR you are given this definition of BMR:


    What is your BMR?
    Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is an estimate of how many calories you'd burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours. It represents the minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body functioning, including breathing and keeping your heart beating.
    Your BMR does not include the calories you burn from normal daily activities or exercise.
    Our calculator uses the Mifflin-St. Jeor equations to estimate your BMR which is believed to be more accurate than the more commonly used Harris-Benedict equation.
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