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The Calorie Calculator For Maintaining Weight estimates your daily calorie needs based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level. It helps determine how many calories you should consume to maintain your current weight.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: Your BMR represents the calories your body needs to perform basic functions at rest. The activity factor accounts for additional calories burned through physical activity.
Details: Accurate calorie estimation is crucial for weight maintenance, ensuring you consume enough energy to support your daily activities without gaining or losing weight unintentionally.
Tips: Enter your BMR in kcal (you can calculate this using a BMR calculator), select your activity level from the dropdown menu, and click calculate to get your daily calorie needs for weight maintenance.
Q1: What is BMR and how is it different from TDEE?
A: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the calories your body burns at complete rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes BMR plus calories burned through activity and digestion.
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: While it provides a good estimate, individual variations in metabolism, body composition, and activity patterns can affect actual calorie needs.
Q3: Should I adjust my calories over time?
A: Yes, as your weight, activity level, or metabolism changes, you may need to recalculate your calorie needs for maintenance.
Q4: What if I want to gain or lose weight?
A: To lose weight, consume fewer calories than your maintenance level. To gain weight, consume more. A deficit or surplus of 500 calories per day typically results in about 1 pound lost or gained per week.
Q5: Are all calories equal for weight maintenance?
A: While calorie balance is most important for weight maintenance, the quality of calories (nutrient density) affects overall health, energy levels, and body composition.