What does BMR and BMI mean?

Sweet Pea · 09-27-2010, 02:07 PM

I'm new to this forum and have seen these abbreviations used in some posts. Can someone please tell me what they mean and/or where can I read more about them?
Thanks~

mistydisa · 09-27-2010, 03:50 PM

BMR=basal metabolic rate, which is basically the number of calories you burn in an average day.

BMI=body mass index, which is is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight.

You can find calculators online for both of these.

Sweet Pea · 09-27-2010, 05:02 PM

Thanks! I just read up on it and calculated mine.

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Sweet Pea Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 112 Gallery: Sweet Pea Stats: 272/205/170 A1C 5.3 WOE: HCG Start Date: 7-18-10	What does BMR and BMI mean? I'm new to this forum and have seen these abbreviations used in some posts. Can someone please tell me what they mean and/or where can I read more about them? Thanks~

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09-27-2010, 03:50 PM	#2
mistydisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 479 Gallery: mistydisa Stats: 224/199/150 WOE: Hhcg Start Date: Sept. 30, 2010	BMR=basal metabolic rate, which is basically the number of calories you burn in an average day. BMI=body mass index, which is is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. You can find calculators online for both of these.

09-27-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
Sweet Pea Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 112 Gallery: Sweet Pea Stats: 272/205/170 A1C 5.3 WOE: HCG Start Date: 7-18-10	Thanks! I just read up on it and calculated mine.