Metabolism Guide: How to Calculate BMR, RMR and Boost Energy

Metabolism determines how many calories your body burns at rest through BMR and RMR. Understand how age, thyroxine, and pregnancy affect your metabolic speed and energy levels.

How to Calculate BMR for Women

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sha Buckines

Basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the bare minimum number of calories needed if you were to stay on the couch all day and do nothing. Your BMR decreases as you age. It also decreases in response to eating less food in an effort to lose weight. Your BMR naturally slows down later in the day.