Calculating BMR

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - is the energy we expand just to maintain our body's basal, or resting, functions (respiration, circulation, maintaining body temperature, etc..).

First we convert our weight in lbs to weight in kg

My last weigh in on 05/27 was 144 pounds / 2.2 pounds per kg = 65.45 kg

Men multiply your body weight in kg by 1 kcal per kg body weight per hour

1 kcal per kg body weight per hour x 65.45 kg = 65.45 kcal per hour

Women multiply your body weight in kg by 0.9 kcal per kg body weight per hour

Now we calculate our BMR for the total day (24 hours)

65.45 kcal per hour x 24 hours per day = 1570.8 kcal per day is the amount of energy I need to maintain my body's resting functions.