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mrmichaelbahr
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How do you calculate how much calories you are burning just doing nothing?
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BMR (basal metabolic rate) or RMR (resting metabolic rate) calculator will give you an estimate.
MFP has one of those here: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator
To get an accurate, personalized point-in-time measurement, you need to go to a metabolic/sports lab ($$$) and be hooked up to machines that measure gases you exhale, or variations on that theme.
The scales that claim to give a BMR number (or the gym devices you stand on, hold handles, among other types) are also estimates.
It's a meaningless number for most people, though - even doing basic daily stuff (toothbrushing, eating, dressing, etc.) burns calories on top of BMR/RMR.
What are hoping to get from knowing this number?2 -
Why do you want to though?
It's not really a useful number on its own unless you are in a hospital setting!0 -
Is the basis for your calorie consumption. BMR + your personal activity level (people have different activity levels) supposedly give you your calorie consumption.0
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