How Do You Calculate Required Daily Calorie Intake?
It is that time a year again when we make the goal to lose a few pounds. We know that we must cut back on the amount of food that we intake. The question we all have is how many calories do I need to consume and how many calories do I need to cut out of my diet. With this simple calculation you will know that answer. To begin we will calculate the basal metabolic rate (BMR). To do this we need to use the weight scales to determine your body weight. Write your body weight on the paper. BMR is the amount of energy used by the body to perform the basic functions of life. To calculate your BMR determine which one out of the two applies to you. If you are an adult male, your approximate BMR will be 24 Calories per Kilogram of body weight. If you are a female your approximate BMR will be 22 Calories per Kilogram of body weight. Do not worry, the equation will automatically convert pounds into Kilograms. Our total daily calorie expenditure equals our BMR and the number of calories spent on Ph
