Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Asked 5 months ago

What is bmr in weight loss?

I'm trying to lose weight and my nutritionist mentioned calculating my 'BMR'. What is BMR in weight loss? How does it help?

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Kiran Chawla Kiran Chawla Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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I used to cry looking at the scale when my weight wouldn't budge. Understanding BMR, which is the calories your body burns just staying alive, helped me realize I wasn't eating too much, my metabolism was just low. Please don't be too hard on yourself during this journey.

Snehal Jadhav Snehal Jadhav Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

BMR is Basal Metabolic Rate, which means the basic calories your body needs even when resting, ho na. If you eat below your total daily expenditure but above BMR, you will lose weight slowly and safely.

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Karan Goel Karan Goel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is the number of calories your body burns just to function. To lose weight safely, combine a slight calorie deficit with regular daily walks and light exercise, as long as your doctor says it is okay.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

BMR is basically your body's engine rating—how many calories it burns just keeping your heart beating and lungs moving. Knowing this helps you plan your diet safely without starving yourself. Talk to a dietician to calculate yours accurately.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I once ignored my sluggish metabolism and extreme weight gain, which later turned out to be a thyroid issue. BMR is the baseline calories your body burns. Get a full checkup done before starting any extreme calorie-cutting diet.

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