What is my resting energy use and how do I calculate it?
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Resting energy use, or resting metabolic rate (RMR), accounts for about 60–70% of your total daily energy expenditure. This is the energy your body burns at rest to perform essential life-sustaining functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production. Knowing this baseline figure is a foundational step toward understanding your body's unique energy requirements.