Fat Burning Nutrition Tip #1

Know your daily caloric goals. You must know how many calories you need to consume daily to meet your energy needs. To keep your metabolism functioning efficiently and your body burning fat (rather than storing extra calories as fat) this is a MUST.

Here is a cool formula to help you calculate your resting metabolic rate (RMR), amount of calories your body needs to function. Keep in mind this is a rough estimate, but it will get you on the right track!

1. Calculate your RMR
Body weight x 10 = RMR

2. Calculate your daily activity burn
(everyday activities i.e. walking, talking, laughing, etc.)
RMR x 20% = Daily activity burn

3. Add your numbers
RMR + Daily activity burn = maintenance factor

Example: a 5’10”, 140 pound woman
RMR = 140 (body weight in pounds) x 10 = 1400
Daily activity burn = 1400 (RMR) x 20% = 280
Maintenance Factor = 1400 + 280 = 1680