There are two equations given by Harris Benedict for calculating the BMR.
- BMR Calculation for Women: 655 + (4.35 × weight in pounds) + (4.7 × height in inches) – (4.7 × age in years)
- BMR Calculation for Men: 66 + (6.23 × weight in pounds) + (12.7 × height in inches) – (6.76 × age in years)
1. Guzzle a Cold Glass of H2O
Researchers found that drinking plenty of cold water frequently helps in boosting your metabolism. It is suggested to drink 8-12 glasses water daily in order to speed up the metabolism rate.
2. Eat Every Three Hours
Your metabolism rate is directly connected to your eating habits. It is said that the more frequently you eat, the faster your metabolism will be. Add low calories diet to your plan and follow the instruction as given below.
- 6-8 a.m.: Breakfast
- 10 a.m.: Snack
- 12-2 p.m.: Lunch
- 3-5 p.m.: Snack
- 5-7 p.m.: Dinner
- Don’t eat after 8 p.m.