Understanding BMR recommendations

blandwriter

I've seen a few people in the community reference Fat2Fit, so, out of curiosity, I plugged in my numbers. Now I'm VERY confused.

I know the Fat2Fit folks use the Harris-Benedict formula, and MFP uses a different formula. But ... sheesh. I have a lot of weight I'd like to lose, so I would like to make sure I'm using the right tools.

According to MFP, my BMR is 2,091. I need to eat 2,110 calories in order to lose 1 pound a week. According to Fat2Fit, my BMR is 2,163 and I need to eat 1,661 calories to get to my goal weight. This came with the following warning, in red:

WARNING: Your goal calorie level is below your current BMR. Consider revising your goal weight to an intermediate weight. That way you are never eating below your BMR. When you reach that intermediate goal weight, readjust your calories and head for your ultimate goal.

I plugged in a few different goal weights, and the calorie goal changed significantly. Never eating below your BMR? Now I am seriously confused.

Can anyone explain this in simple terms? I am math-challenged, so that might be part of it. I'm doing a modified South Beach plan--lower carbs, more protein, and trying to lose so that walking regularly isn't the torture that it has been. Diary's open for anyone who wants to look as well.

Thanks.

beautiful_dream

I'm confused too... I even made a post LOL.