![]() There are a few different ways to reach this number, but the generally accepted formula is called the Harris Benedict Equation. But I’d wager few to none of you are quadriplegic, so you have to do one more calculation to get your actual calories burned in a day. Oh, and by the way, that BMR number isn’t even the a complete picture of how many calories you burn in a typical day…Īs I said, BMR measures the calories you would burn if you didn’t move all day. My current goal calories in the app is 1,770 per day. If this number seems WAY higher than what MyFitnessPal has been telling you to eat, you’re not alone. For me, this number is 2,221.52 calories. Your BMR is essentially the number of calories your body would burn if you lied in bed all day, and didn’t move. I have no clue what the formula is, but here is a site that will calculate if for you: BMR Calculator. Your daily calorie intake is based on a measurement called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is calculated using a complex formula, incorporating your weight, height, age, and sex. The potential problem with MyFitnessPal (and, I suppose, other apps like it) is that you don’t get the background information behind that all-important number showing how many calories you should eat each day. Since I’ve vocally promoted MyFitnessPal in past posts, and on Facebook and Twitter, I feel it’s necessary to share this info with you. However, a friend recently clued me in to a potential weakness in the app, which could really derail my goals. Now, it’s almost ridiculously convenient – on my phone, I can simply scan a barcode, and add that food to my diary. And, I love how the app has improved incrementally over the time I’ve been using it. ![]() It definitely helped a couple years ago, when I lost 30-40 pounds from healthy eating and exercise. Now, on to today’s topic… I have been using the MyFitnessPal app to aid in my weight loss efforts for a few years now. While we work hard to provide accurate and up-to-date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Health does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof.First of all, I promised frequent updates on my Tech Geek Weight Loss challenge, so here goes: The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Health. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. ![]() First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Health site. The Forbes Health editorial team is independent and objective.
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