BMR- basal metabolic rate

tdemiter · March 2014

Any advice on how to calculate this? I feel like MFP is not calculating my daily goal correctly. I know I'm suppose to eat back the calories that I burn.

I would like to calculate my BMR and compare it to MFP. Anyone know the BMR formula? Thanks!!!

4legsRbetterthan2 · March 2014

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

thats a great calorie calculator that breaks it down a bit more then MFP, hope that helps

littlebutlean · March 2014

I've been using this for years, seems good:

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

poohbah4 · March 2014

I believe there are medical tests that will accurately calculate your individual BMR, but otherwise the generic BMR formulae are just an estimation. Google "BMR" and you can find a formula, but just take it as a guideline. You may have a slower or faster BMR.

fast_eddie_72 · March 2014

I've been using this for years, seems good:

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

That's the one I use.

Sunitagt · March 2014

For a woman harris benedict formula is approximately:

BMR = 655+(4.35*Weight in lbs)+(4.7*Height in inches)-(4.7*Age in years)

Your BMR changes every time you lose/gain weight and as you get older.

AmyRhubarb · March 2014

I've used the tools & calculators linked here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

Have had great success since doing so - along with following the advice in that topic. :bigsmile:

deksgrl · March 2014

MFP takes your BMR based on the Mifflin St. Jeor formula, then it adds a multiplier for how active you are in your daily life (not including specific exercise).

Two other BMR formulas are the Harris Benedict and Katch McCardle. The Katch McCardle is said to be more accurate for those who are not obese because it also uses body fat % in the formula.

tdemiter · March 2014

Thanks y'all for the advice!!!! I'm looking at those links now.

BMR- basal metabolic rate

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