Morning,
Ever want to figure out just how much fat your body should be composed of, based upon your weight and height?
Worry no more! There are some excellent calculators out there like:
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
* Enter your weight and height using Standard or Metric measures.
* Click on “Compute BMI” and your BMI will appear in the heart of the figure……MORE….
and
BMI Calculator: Harris Benedict Equation
The Harris Benedict Equation is a formula that uses your BMR and then applies an activity factor to determine your total daily energy expenditure (calories). The only factor omitted by the Harris Benedict Equation is lean body mass. Remember, leaner bodies need more calories than less leaner ones. Therefore, this equation will be very accurate in all but the very muscular (will under-estimate calorie needs) and the very fat (will over-estimate calorie needs).
First, determine your BMR using our BMR Calculator or our BMR Formula…..MORE…
Do visit the sites above – they’re quite excellent and will give you some great ideas about your own personal situation.
Enjoy,
Barbara
ps – need some calipers? Lookie here: