how accurate is BMR

tlamarch

I have tried 4 different BMR calculator, I put in the same info but a different number comes out. I was just wonder if the BMR is close

ninerbuff

BMR online are estimates. The formula for Mifflin/St. Jeor is more accurate IMO though.

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tlamarch

thanks

WEB3

I like this website. It breaks it down really well.
http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee
I have a desk job and I didn't know how to categorize my daily actvity. I wouldn't call myself sedentary because I work out 5 days a week for an hour each time. But none of the calculators seemed to explain a "sedentary" definition in detail. I now know I am eating the right amount based on my activity level.

tlamarch

BMR online are estimates. The formula for Mifflin/St. Jeor is more accurate IMO though.

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Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

formula for Mifflin/St. Jeor is way different the the rest I have tried