Knowing your BMR is the first step in understanding how many calories you should consume daily. Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the energy your body needs to perform basic functions like breathing, keeping your heart beating and maintaining normal body temperature. TDEE is the Total Daily Energy Expenditure and takes into account physical activity and non-exercise activities such as simply standing or walking around throughout the day. TDEE is calculated by taking your BMR and adding to it all of the other metabolic activities that you do in a typical day.

Your BMR can then be used to calculate a healthy weight range for you based on your Height Weight Index (BMI), which takes into account your height, weight, gender and age. If you’re looking to lose or gain weight, knowing your BMR and TDEE can be beneficial in setting realistic goals for calorie consumption.

Understanding how much energy your body needs daily is important for optimal health and well-being. With a better idea of your TDEE, you can tailor your diet to meet the needs of your lifestyle, as well as make sure that it’s meeting all of your nutritional requirements. So make sure you take the time to calculate your TDEE and BMR- it’s worth it! Happy calculating!

This content was written to provide an understanding of BMR and TDEE. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a specific medical condition.