Calculate your BMR/RMR and laugh
I calculated my BMR/RMR with this calculator and laughed at the results.
Sex: F
Age: 30
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 122 lbs
BMR 1,335
RMR 1,227
“As BMR and RMR only represent resting energy expenditure or calories burned during a day of rest, an adjustment must be made to reflect activity level. This can be done by multiplying your BMR and RMR by an activity factor:”
| Factor | Category | BMR | RMR |
| 1.2 | Bed Rest | 1,602 | 1,472 |
| 1.3 | Sedentary | 1,736 | 1,595 |
| 1.4 | Active | 1,869 | 1,718 |
| 1.5 | Very Active | 2,003 | 1,841 |
It bears very little relation to the figures I use to maintain and lose weight. My metabolism is like an elastic band: I maintain on 2,000 kcals a day, and only lose a pound a week on 1,000-1,200 kcals a day, despite being active.
leave a comment