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[slamanabc254]

I’ve been trying to understand the difference between maintenance calories vs BMR, since the two terms are often used interchangeably even though they mean different things.

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is roughly the number of calories your body needs at complete rest to support basic functions such as breathing, circulation, and maintaining body temperature. Maintenance calories, on the other hand, are the calories you would need to maintain your current weight while accounting for your normal daily activities and exercise.

So, maintenance calories are generally higher than BMR because they include movement and other activities throughout the day. For example, someone may have a BMR of 1,400 calories but need around 1,900–2,200 calories to maintain their weight depending on their activity level.