Metabolism & BodyFat- Learn how many calories are needed for Weight Loss/Gain

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Excerpt from Maximum Boost Workout© Book Page 10***

Metabolic Assessment & Bodyfat:

What is a metablic assessment?-

BMR and RMR are estimates of how many calories you would burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours. They represent the minimum amount of energy required to keep your body functioning, including your heart beating, lungs breathing, and body temperature normal. The major difference of the two is how the assessments are obtained.

What is the difference between RMR/BMR?

BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. Professional BMR measurements require 12 hours of fasting, 8 hour rest along with other factors. BMR is the minimum number of calories needed to maintain a healthy metabolism.

RMR stands for Resting Metabolic Rate.. Which is the minimum number of calories your body needs to support its bodily systems functions, including breathing, blood circulation, digestion etc.

Why is it important?

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) & Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): It is important to have an assessment of your RMR/BMR caloric requirements for daily living and your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) for each day. This information would be used to create a nutrition plan. In combination with a strength and conditioning program you will be able to maximize your body fat reduction or lean muscle gain efforts.

If you want to lose bodyfat or gain lean muscle without depedning on a fad diet then learning how many calories your body needs to efficiently function will optimize your workouts & recovery. Bottom line you will begin to Lose Bodyfat Not Lean Muscle!!

By eating sensible portions based on your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) from your BMR or RMR assessment will prevent unnecessary fatigue and 'burn out' .

What is TDEE & caloric balance?

Total Daily Energy Expenditure is the total calories needed for your body to efficiently function for one day. The total is based on your daily activities and lean muscle not total weight.

What is the first step?

First, learn what your lean body mass & body fat ratio using exercise science (I use Katch & McArdle Basal Metabolic Rate formula because it is based on lean body weight).

Use exercise science to find out your BMR. Try using Katch & McArdle Basal Metabolic Rate formula because it is based on lean body weight. Remember, you first must learn what is your ratio of lean body mass & body fat.

Here are some suggestions:

Step 1: Write a nutrition diary to record what you eaten ( daily or weekly). Learn ratio of nutrient density of foods compared to calories.Step 2: Review your diary & add up total calories for day.

Step 3: Find out your body fat & lean muscle percentage:

Methods to obtain Body Fat & Lean Muscle Ratio Use the average of 3 measurements:

Seek assistance from a fitness professional or consult with your physician.

1)Skin Fold Calipers. 2) Use tape measurement. 3) Electronic Body Fat Analyzer

Step 4 Calculate Your BMR- Use The Katch-McArdle formula because it applies equally to men and women. Step 5 Calculate Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure TDEE (Use a TDEE based on exercise science.The result will be the total number of calories needed to MAINTAIN your current weight.). Record your TDEE and compare it to the caloric intake you entered in your journal.

Maximize your Maximum Boost Body Sculpting Program by figuring out how many calories you need to Lose Weight or Gain Weight.

Be smart with your bodysculpting. Drastic short term weight loss via starvation and consuming below your TDEE may have long term effects.

Fast weight gain via ingesting high amounts of protein may lead to excess of calories and increase of bodyfat.

Generally, 1-2lbs of body fat is recommended for weight loss per week.

Weight gain with lean muscle requires a sensible/measured increase of calories per day

QUICK FYI:Universal Facts on Metabolism & Age:

As we age our metabolism decreases

As we age & your height decrease, metabolism decreases

Metabolic Rate will decrease with the loss of lean muscle

Metabolic Rate will increase with growth of lean muscle mass.

Decreasing caloric intake alone (fad, poor diets etc) will not increase your BMR/RMR .

Be active. Begin to eat sensibly and exercise regularly.

Please consult with a professional regarding caloric suggestions.

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