How many calories does my body burn everyday?
Everything our bodies do requires energy, so the more we do, the more calories we burn. The number of calories our bodies burn just to keep us alive is referred to your resting metabolic rate (RMR). You can get accurate RMR measurements by getting hooked up to all kind of machines and wires, or you can estimate it utilizing several methods. There are seven major mathematical equations for estimating your RMR, and bodybuilding.com has a great tool which will calculate and average them for you. If you’re over 30 this calculation will also work: Multiply your weight by 4 Add 829 = RMR Keep in mind these are estimates, so you may need to adjust your number a bit, but basically if you are not exercising on a regular basis, and have a fairly sedentary job that number is probably about the number of calories you’re burning everyday. If you are exercising on a regular basis you’re burning more calories than you RMR! To estimate how many more, use these equations: If you’re moderately active, a
