Moderate exercise (3–5 days per week) = BMR × 1.55.
Light exercise (1-3 days per week) = BMR × 1.375.
Sedentary (little to no exercise) = BMR × 1.2.
There are some adjustments which are being applied to the BMR values and those account the level of activity:
BMR Female (kcal/day) (English) = 655 + (4.35 x Weight in lbs) + (4.7 x Height in inches) - (4.7 x Age).
BMR Male (kcal/day) (English) = 66 + (6.23 x Weight in lbs) + (12.7 x Height in inches) - (6.8 x Age).
BMI = Weight (lbs) / Height (in) 2 x 703.
These equations were developed in 1984 by Hodgdon and Beckett:
There are several formulas that are useful when assessing the current body status of an individual: Body fat percentage
Try to bring portion control in your life and check the size of the plates and bowls you usually eat from.
You will also be able to notice what habits make you feel better and which worse
Use a pedometer or other devices that quantify your activity levels and make sure you monitor yourself.
Lack of sleep may make you crave more food
Don’t skip over good night’s sleep in dark and airy environments with a comfortable temperature.
Start on a weekly exercise regimen, even if you start with just walking and increase the intensity of the exercise in time.
Avoid skipping meals and late-night binges.
Eat more vegetables and foods with a higher fat and protein content and less carbohydrates.
Beware of high sugar content drinks and foods.
Pay attention to your calorie intake and the kind of foods and drinks you take your calories from.
Set a practical and achievable goal (around the 1 pound a week weight loss target).
Some of the advice you need to keep in mind when starting on your journey to lose weight in a healthy manner includes: More dramatic weight loss (more than 2 pounds per week) may lead to health imbalances and issues. Conventional advice states that reducing your daily calorie intake (or increasing calories burned) by 500 calories, leads to 1 pound (approximately 454g) of weight loss per week, because each pound is equivalent to 3,500 calories.