You use energy no matter what you're doing, even when sleeping.

If you were resting all day in bed, the closest to total relaxation, your body would still need energy to function, to keep all your vital organs going, your heart to keep blood pumping and body temperature, lungs for respiration, nervous system, kidneys, liver, intestine, sex organs, muscles and skin.

This amount of energy can be calculated in calories and it is called BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate.

BMR is usually by far the largest component of total caloric expenditure, responsible for burning up to 70% of your total calories expended in a day.

BMR is a good indicator of how many calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight.

BMR can serve as an indicator when you are following very low calory diets, some weight advise recommends not to follow a weight loss regime that results in net calories below your BMR, however, this amount of calories can be calculated at your ideal weight and not at your current weight.

You should always consult your medical doctor before following very low calorie diets for extended periods of time.

BMR decreases with age and with the loss of lean body mass, being one fo the reasons that with age you notice you eat the same and it is harder to keep your weight.

Increasing muscle mass and cardiovascular exercise can increase BMR which in turn helps with your weight loss efforts.

BMR calculated with formulas based on your age, gender, height and weight is a reliable approximation, however, other factors also contribute and can make your number change, like genetics, body fat percentage, health and glands.

Calculate your BMR at your ideal weight and use it as a guideline in your weight loss goals.

Here at Yoyobelly we provide you with tools that not only calculate your BMR, but your BMI as well, which is an indicator of Health Risks and your Daily Calorie Requirement, we combine all these measurements and give you an idea of weight loss goals in our Free Diet Profile.

Calculate your caloric intake according to your goals with the help of our tools.

The best of luck in your weight loss efforts!

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