If you ate more than that 1500, and didn't move at all, you'd gain weight. So, if you woke up and didn't move an inch, but still put 1500 calories into you, then you wouldn't gain or lose any weight. This number does not take into account moving around - this is simply what your body burns away doing things like breathing and other internal functions. This is the amount that your body needs to function for a day. Let's say that your BMR is 1500 calories a day. Log your treats, your liquid calories, log it all and be accountable for it. I've always found MyFitnessPal the best for logging due to the size of it's database. Most of the time, I miscalculated what was in, say, a bowl of cereal because of the serving size stats on the box, and this put my calorie count out by quite a bit. Next, you have to be accurate with your calorie counts. I work out 5 - 6 times a week (both resistance and cardio/conditioning), but due to my office job I'll select light activity. It's better to underestimate your activity level. This calculator will work it out for you.

Yes, these will not be exact but they'll give you a good understanding of two key numbers for you. If you want to be losing weight, you need to be taking in less then what you burn in a day.įirst, find out your BMR (what your body burns in a day just by existing) and TDEE (what you'll burn in a day when your daily activities are added in). Calories In Vs Calories Out is the key to your successĭo not cheat on the above.

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