how accurate is BMR

tlamarch
tlamarch Posts: 105
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,178 Member
    BMR online are estimates. The formula for Mifflin/St. Jeor is more accurate IMO though.

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  • tlamarch
    tlamarch Posts: 105
    thanks
  • WEB3
    WEB3 Posts: 121 Member
    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
    tlamarch Posts: 105
    BMR online are estimates. The formula for Mifflin/St. Jeor is more accurate IMO though.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    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
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