BMR - or Basal Metabolic Rate - is the number of calories your body requires at rest just to carry out the vital activities necessary to keep your body functioning. This is the first figure below.
The second figure is an estimate of how many calories you typically burn in a day based on the activity levels you selected.
The final figure adds the two together to estimate how many calories you need just to maintain your current body weight.
At rest your body needs: (this is your BMR)
Calories (Kcals) per day
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For typical daily activities your body needs
Calories (Kcals) per day
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To maintain your weight your body needs:
Calories (Kcals) per day
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