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This was very helpful, where the above equation came from. It also related BMR to activity level, and you are able to calculate both. My BMR is ~1900 without an activity multiplier. General rule of thumb is if you aren't ill, shaving 500 off the diet per day will=a pound of loss (7 days x 500cals). Relating that to MFP--?…
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Miflin-St.Joer equation- BMR calculated by the following formula. BMR = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) + 5 (man) BMR = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) - 161 (woman) The calories needed to maintain your weight equal to the BMR value, multiplied by an activity factor. To loss 1 pound, or…
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OK, good thread. If I eat 1861 per day and my basal is 2001, then I am burning up about 200 net cals in a day. A pound is 3600 cals. 200cals x 30 days is 6000 cals or about a little under 2 lbs in a month. Please help me if my accounting is wrong.
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It gives me 1861 cals for 2 lbs. per week.
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I should lose 4000 cals per month theoretically without exercise. Sorry for the confusion. Where do I reset set the MFP??
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My FitnessPal put me at 1800 cals per day for losing 1.5 pounds a week. The math doesn't add up. I do exercise 800 cals per day. Theoretically I should lose about 4000 cals a month-- barely a pound and a half. This goal was set by Myfitness Pal. Can any one explain this bizzare accounting to me? How do I reset the MFP…
