Calorie Guide for Weight Loss: Calculation and Burn Rates

How many calories does the average body burn a day, even while sitting or raking leaves? Calculate the precise deficit needed to lose 2 pounds a day through diet and activities like biking.

Calories Burned at Rest

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Andrea Johnson

Believe it or not, most of the calories your body burns are burned at rest. This includes while you are sleeping, eating, sitting at your desk, sitting in front of the TV or engaging in any other sedentary behavior.

Andrea Johnson is a certified personal trainer and lifestyle and weight management consultant through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has a B.A. in biology from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., and also a J.D. from the University of Minnesota. She began writing for various online publications after four years working as a personal trainer and wellness coach.