February 2015
This App tries to help clarify some of the mystery around BMI, BMR, Calorie Deficits and continued weight loss.
Simply put, this is the Calorie Planner I've always wanted.
At the heart of this Calorie Planner lies the gender specific BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculation. A male calculation example is shown below.
weightKg <- 94; heightCm <- 186;
ageYears <- 36; activityFactor <- 1.2;
(66.47 + (13.75 * weightKg) + (5.003 * heightCm) - (6.755 * ageYears)) * activityFactor;
[1] 2456
The following is a example of a guided Calorie Plan created for a female wanting to lose 5 kg at 0.5 kg per week.
| Week | Weight | Lost kg | BMR | Calorie per day Diet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 2078 | 1528 | ||
| 4 | 72 | 2 | 2045 | 1495 |
| 8 | 70 | 4 | 2012 | 1462 |
| 12 | 69 | 5 | 1996 |
Harris JA, Benedict FG. A biometric study of human basal metabolism. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1918;4(12):370-3.
McAuley, D. (2015, January 7). Harris Benedict equation - Determination of the basal metabolic rate (BMR). Retrieved February 22, 2015, from http://www.globalrph.com
Seltzer, C. (2013, July 17). BMI Chart For Men & Women: Is BMI Misleading? Retrieved February 22, 2015, from http://www.builtlean.com
Parker, K.T. (2013, November 24). How Many Calories Should Be Burned to Lose 2.2 Pounds? Retrieved February 22, 2015, from http://www.livestrong.com