BMR confusion

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ThinUpGirl
ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
im a little confused about how bmi, bmr and rmr (is that right?) play into weight loss?!?
I understand what each of them mean, but I'm confused about.....

how many calories I need to consume to lose?
how my calories burned plays into all of this?

If someone could explain this is simpler terms, that may help!!!



Basically, I'm trying to lose 3 lbs. per week. My BMR is 1620.
I'm eatting 1200-1300 cal. per day.
My target to burn is 400 cal. 6x's per week on my treadmill.
(in addition to that I do basic strength training at home: lunges, squats, curls, etc.)

Help please!

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  • UrbanRunner81
    UrbanRunner81 Posts: 1,207 Member
    How I see it, net at least 200 over your BMR. That's what I do. I'd cut out some cardio, 3-4 days and lift heavy (for you) at least twice a week.
    Not sure what your over all weight loss goal is but 3 lbs a week is too much. Slow and steady win the race. :)
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