Mandy began her Healthy Mummy journey in 2017 after signing up to The Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challengesand following the family-friendly workouts and meals plans. Like many mums, Mandy struggled with weight gain AFTER having children and was desperate to lose the extra weight and reclaim her body. If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.525Īnd check out the results of mums following our plans below Mandy Maree Admiraal.If you are moderately active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.35.If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.275.If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.1.MalesīMR = 66 + (13.75 x weight in kg) + (5 x height in cm) – (6.8 x age in yrs) FemalesīMR = 655 + (9.6 x weight in kg) + (1.8 x height in cm) – (4.7 x age in Yrs) To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows: Use this formula with the assumption that males have a higher percentage of lean body weight than females (more lean body weight = increased BMR). Males and females have to use different equations to determine their BMR. How to calculate your BMR manually without a BMR Calculator We always recommend you listen to your body. Aim for an average weight loss of 1kg a week