Research indicates that individuals often under-report their intake; to a degree that confers approximately 25% difference in total calorie intake. This reinforces the notion that tracking ‘accurately’ is important; particularly when tracking ‘accurately’ not only resides on an individuals attempt to reflect what they have eaten but relies on the accuracy of the nutrition label reflecting true caloric content and the database they are using, as highlighted in the article.

Jake MonkFebruary 13, 2023calories, Myfitnesspal, Dieting, IIFYM, Weight lossComment

Basal Metabolic Rate

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When Energy intake equals energy expenditure, the state of energy balance will be achieved, meaning your bodyweight will remain the same. Therefore, to lose weight, you need to eat less than your energy expenditure and conversely, to gain weight, you need to eat more than your body is expending.

Jake MonkMay 3, 2021The Nutrition MonkeyBMR, metabolism, calories, calculatorComment