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.

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How to Calculate the Daily Calories Your Body Burns

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Timothy Banas

You burn calories as you exercise and go about your daily activities. Your body also burns plenty of calories on its own just carrying out normal metabolic processes, such as digestion and circulation. You even burn calories while you sleep.