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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Caluclator

BMR is your basal metabolic rate. BMR is the amount of energy expended by the body when it at rest in a comfortable position and environment. BMR cannot be established when you are all hot and sweaty after arun, after stressful day of work, you need to be completely at rest before taking BMR.

The ideal time to check your BMR is after a good night's sleep and atleast 12 hours after your last meal or drink.

To accurately calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate clinical studies are required. However, a reasonably accurate estimate of your BMR can be calculated using a formula. There are many places you can go to have the math done for you. Many people prefer Basal Metabolic Rate calculator.

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Using this BMR calculator a 40 year old, 150 pound 5 foot tall male has a BMR of 1,491 calories per day. A similar female has a BMR of 1,402 calories per day.

To lose weight, the female would need to consumer less than 1,402 calories per day, or increase her activity level, or both. Note that this calculation assume zero activity. If you assume light activity (moderate exercise 1 to 3 days per week), which is more realistic, the male has a "break-even" point of 2,049 calories per day, and a female would be 1,927 calories per day.

The Importance of Your BMR

Your BMR is directly related to your metabolism. You know what that is, right? Your metabolism is the mechanism that determines how much exercise you need in order to lose weight and how much food affects your weight loss and weight gain. In fact, your BMR is the biggest contributor to the function of your metabolism. As you can guess, the higher your BMR the easier it is for you to achieve weight loss goals or maintain a healthy body.