Learn how many calories you burn each day using this simple equation.
Many experts use RMR and BMR interchangeably because they only have slight differences.
The most precise way to measure BMR and RMR is in a laboratory setting.
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RMR is usually measured first thing in the morning.
Thankfully, there are equations and online calculators that provide a pretty good estimate in just seconds.
The most widely accepted BMR equation is the Mifflin-St Jeor formula.
Once you know your BMR, there’s a little more math to do.
Determine what activity level you fall into and multiply your BMR by the correlating number indicated.
Vigorous activity may include jogging, hiking or bicycling at a fast pace.
For women, the estimated total daily energy expenditure would be 1,877 calories.
Keep in mind that these numbers are estimates and not a perfect science.
This isn’t to say you should not exercise.
While you may be tempted to cut more calories, remember that it will be hard to sustain.
Can You Boost Metabolism?
And If Yes, How?
Boosting metabolism refers to increasing the total number of calories your body burns each day.
There are a lot of products that boast claims of boosting metabolism, from teas to supplements to herbs.
However, most of these have little to no effect on increasing BMR.
Eat More Protein
Remember the thermic effect of food (TEF) mentioned above?
Your body burns calories digesting food, and it burns more calories digestingproteinthan carbohydrates or fat.
In fact,studiessuggest the body may burn twice as many calories digesting protein compared to carbs.
These are all ways to increase your daily movement and therefore your daily calorie burn.
1 culprit for slowing metabolism is crash dietingor slashing your calories by too much and losing weight too quickly.
And remember that energy needs change daily.
