What Does A BMR Weight Loss Calculator Measure?
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It’s an estimate of how many calories you would burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours. BMR is also referred to as Basal Energy Expenditure or BEE. This number represents the minimum amount of energy that is required to keep your body’s major systems functioning; including your pumping blood through your heart and air through your lungs and keeping your body temperature normal. Measurements are typically taken in a quiet, darkened room right after waking from eight hours of sleep; twelve hours of fasting (to ensure that the digestive system is inactive); and with the individual in a resting position. Your BMR will decrease in direct proportion to your weight. When a precise measurement is not practical, you can use a weight loss calculator to determine your BMR. Most weight loss calculators will use the Harris-Benedict equation to determine one’s BMR. The Harris Benedict Equation is a formula that uses your BMR and then applies an acti
