What is the energy balance Equation?

Let’s break it down…

Energy is another word for “calories.”

Energy Balance = Energy Input (calories in) – Energy Output (calories out)

Weight loss occurs when you create a negative energy balance. That is, you burn more calories than you consume.

Weight gain occurs when you create a positive energy balance. That is, you consume more calories than you burn.

Energy Input – What you eat and drink

Energy output – BMR+ NEAT+ Exercise+ TEF

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)- is the number of calories your body needs to sustain life.

NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) the activities you do apart from your planned workout (walking, playing with your kids, take your pet for a walk, dancing etc)

Exercise- planned workout routine

TEF (Thermic Effect Of Food)- associated with food digestion and utilization.