7 Essential Facts About Metabolism and Weight Loss
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- It’s Really About Your Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR
Metabolism can refer to any of the chemical processes that take place in your body, but what most people are interested in is their BMR — how much energy you use every day just to stay alive. BMR accounts for roughly 65 to 70 percent of your total caloric expenditure, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
- It’s Really About Your Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR