How to calculate resting metabolic rate?
Estimation of resting metabolic rate (RMR) is sufficient for the purpose of losing weight. By using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, you can calculate your RMR. There are also online calculators available that can calculate your RMR.TmnAdsense.display(options = {‘width’:620,’ad_width’:600,’max_ads’:3,’titleFontSize’:17,’col_margin’:0,’row_margin’:’12px’,’titleFontColor’:’1900FF’,’titleMarginBottom’:0,’descFontSize’:13,’linkFontSize’:10,’linkFontColor’:’1A6B8F’}); Equation: RMR = 9.99w + 6.25s – 4.92a + 166g-161 Where, w = weight in kilograms; if you know your weight in pounds, then divide by 2.2 to get your weight in kilograms s = height in centimeters; if you know your height in inches, then multiply by 2.54 to get your height in centimeters a = age in years g = gender; for males g = 1 and for females g = 0 At rest, RMR will tell how many calories you need to maintain your body. To maintain body weight, your daily consumption should be: RMR x 1.15. If your RMR = 2000, then the maintenanc
