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Old 08-24-2007, 08:53 AM   #4 (permalink)
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The harris benedict formula is the most accurate for getting a calorie range for your intake - though every body is different so it is a little trial and error

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-ca...dict-equation/
I'd never heard of the Harris Benedict Formula, so I tried this out. At 6' 6" and 230 lbs, it claims that I need 2807.7 calories to maintain my weight. Is this really right?
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