{"id":58528,"date":"2024-01-25T18:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T18:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=58528"},"modified":"2024-01-25T19:16:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:16:10","slug":"how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Calories Do I Burn a Day Doing Nothing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_a_Day_Sitting_Doing_Nothing\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn a Day Sitting Doing Nothing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_I_Burn_an_Hour_at_Rest\" >How Many Calories Do I Burn an Hour at Rest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Sleeping_for_8_Hours\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn Sleeping for 8 Hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Can_I_Increase_My_BMR_to_Burn_More_Calories_While_Doing_Nothing\" >Can I Increase My BMR to Burn More Calories While Doing Nothing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#HIIT_High-Intensity_Interval_Training_Workouts\" >HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Workouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Diet\" >Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Hydration\" >Hydration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Sleep\" >Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Stress\" >Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Temperature\" >Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Coffee_and_Green_Tea\" >Coffee and Green Tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Eating_spicy_food\" >Eating spicy food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_Dieting_Can_Affect_Your_BMR\" >How Dieting Can Affect Your BMR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_many_calories_do_I_Need_to_burn_to_lose_1kg\" >How many calories do I Need to burn to lose 1kg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Does_thinking_burn_calories\" >Does thinking burn calories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#Does_fidgeting_burn_calories\" >Does fidgeting burn calories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#How_do_you_lose_weight_passively\" >How do you lose weight passively?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-a-day-doing-nothing\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie counting usually comes into the spotlight when we&#8217;re actively trying to lose weight or improve our health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may wonder how many calories you burn when running, cycling, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swimming-calories-burned\/\">swimming<\/a>, or even walking briskly without realizing that calories burned at rest also matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is that you need to burn calories to function. Think about it &#8211; your body is like a machine that&#8217;s constantly working, even when you&#8217;re doing nothing. It needs energy to keep your heart beating, your lungs breathing, and your organs functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process, which is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR), can account for up to 60 -75% of your total daily energy expenditure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2218-1989\/13\/2\/189\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, let\u2019s take a closer look at how many calories you burn in a day doing nothing and why this matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_a_Day_Sitting_Doing_Nothing\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn a Day Sitting Doing Nothing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will burn at least 1,300-2,000 calories by doing nothing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/calories-burned-in-a-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).These calories are used to help your brain, heart, lungs, and other organs function properly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279077\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sounds counterintuitive, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But stay with us &#8211; even someone in a coma burns a certain amount of calories a day. This is why patients in hospitals are fed intravenously to maintain their weight and health when they are bedridden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name that is given to the amount of energy your body needs to perform these basic functions is known as the basal metabolic rate (BMR).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\">BetterMe app is here to help you <\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the calories you will burn doing nothing aren&#8217;t exactly the same for everyone. There are several factors that can influence your BMR, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As we grow older, our muscle mass decreases, which means our BMR also decreases. This is because muscle burns more calories at rest than fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Men tend to have a higher BMR than women because they generally have more muscle mass, which burns more calories than fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some people naturally have a faster metabolism due to their genetic makeup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Body Size and Composition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People with larger body sizes or more muscle mass generally have higher BMRs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate and Body Temperature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exposure to cold temperatures or a fever can increase BMR as the body needs to work harder to maintain its normal temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certain types of food can temporarily increase BMR due to the thermic effect of food. For example,-protein utilizes more energy during digestion, leading to a small, short-term increase in metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Activity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular exercise can increase muscle mass, which in turn raises BMR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hormonal Levels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Various hormones, such as thyroid hormones and stress hormones, can influence BMR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health Status:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certain health conditions or illnesses, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, can affect BMR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy and Lactation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These states increase the body&#8217;s energy needs, which increases BMR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding these factors, you can gain a more nuanced perspective of your body&#8217;s caloric needs and how you may be able to modify your lifestyle or diet to align with your health and fitness goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also be interested in how everyday actions impact BMR: <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/\">Calories Burned While Chewing Gum<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23.png\" alt=\"how many calories do i burn a day doing nothing\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_I_Burn_an_Hour_at_Rest\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do I Burn an Hour at Rest?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can burn anything from 50 to 150 calories an hour while at rest, depending on your age, gender, body composition, and other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important that you don\u2019t equate resting with sitting or lying down all day. Even small movements such as fidgeting or tapping your feet can increase your energy expenditure by a few calories per minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, it has been found that people who fidget while they sit burn up to 350 more calories per day than those who keep still (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/burning-calories-without-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the type of food you eat can influence how many calories you burn when at rest. Eating certain foods temporarily raise your metabolism as your body works harder to digest them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0002916523439044?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Caffeine and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-have-coffee-when-fasting\/\">coffee<\/a> can also increase your metabolic rate short term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kimchi-calories\/\"><i>Kimchi: Calories, Nutrition, and Health Benefits<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Sleeping_for_8_Hours\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn Sleeping for 8 Hours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average person burns approximately 0.42 calories per pound of body weight per hour while sleeping. Therefore, an individual who weighs 150 pounds would burn, roughly 1 calorie per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/burned-calories.com\/sport\/sleeping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, they could expect to burn approximately 504 calories if they sleep for 8 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the number of calories burned while sleeping can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, and overall health status. For example, younger people or those with higher muscle mass may have a slightly higher BMR during sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, your quality of sleep plays a role in the number of calories burned resting. Poor sleep or a lack of sleep can disrupt the hormones that regulate metabolism, potentially resulting in increased caloric intake and weight gain over time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41574-022-00747-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Increase_My_BMR_to_Burn_More_Calories_While_Doing_Nothing\"><\/span><b>Can I Increase My BMR to Burn More Calories While Doing Nothing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can increase your BMR to a certain extent. The main way of doing this is by increasing your muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3661116\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s get a little technical for a moment: muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat tissue, which means that it burns more calories to maintain itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, if you have more muscle mass, your body will burn more calories, even when you are resting or sleeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to increase muscle mass is through regular strength training exercises such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-weight-lifting-routine\/\">weight lifting<\/a>. This can be done either at home or the gym with proper instruction and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, eating enough protein can also help boost your BMR as it helps build and maintain muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important to note that significant changes in BMR will not happen overnight &#8211; it takes consistent effort over time before you will see any results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to increasing muscle mass, certain lifestyle factors can also temporarily boost BMR, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HIIT_High-Intensity_Interval_Training_Workouts\"><\/span><b>HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Workouts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These workouts involve short bursts of intense exercise, followed by brief periods of rest. They are known to increase metabolism and BMR for a few hours after you complete your workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/13\/7201\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet\"><\/span><b>Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diet can influence your BMR and certain diets can temporarily increase or decrease it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet that is rich in protein boosts the metabolic rate for several hours after eating due to the energy required for its digestion, absorption, and storage\u2014a phenomenon that is known as the thermic effect of food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC524030\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydration\"><\/span><b>Hydration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remaining well-hydrated can have a positive impact on your BMR. Water-induced thermogenesis leads to a 30% increase in the metabolic rate after you drink 0.5 liters of water. This effect starts 10 minutes after consumption and reaches a maximum after approximately 30-40 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/88\/12\/6015\/2661518?login=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/24.png\" alt=\"how many calories do i burn a day doing nothing\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep\"><\/span><b>Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of sleep or an irregular sleep pattern can negatively affect appetite hormones and metabolic health, eventually leading to weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41574-022-00747-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stress\"><\/span><b>Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress can impact hunger hormones, influence food choices and increase cortisol levels, leading to weight gain. Cortisol, in particular, is associated with fat storage around the midsection, negatively influencing body composition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jnme\/2011\/237932\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature\"><\/span><b>Temperature<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to cold temperatures can increase BMR as the body works harder to maintain its normal body temperature. Shivering and non-shivering thermogenesis (heat production) can significantly increase the metabolic rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpregu.00652.2010\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605160\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\">Start transforming your body now! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coffee_and_Green_Tea\"><\/span><b>Coffee and Green Tea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking coffee or green tea can temporarily boost your metabolic rate. These beverages contain caffeine, which have been proven to enhance thermogenesis and fat oxidation, thereby increasing metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1038\/oby.2007.529\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catechin, a component in tea, may also impact fat oxidation. Other drinks that burn calories include <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/black-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">black tea<\/a> and oolong tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_spicy_food\"><\/span><b>Eating spicy food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies have suggested that consuming spicy foods can temporarily increase BMR due to capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their heat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/chemse\/article\/37\/2\/103\/273510\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember that while these lifestyle modifications can boost your BMR, the effect is temporary and relatively small. The most reliable way of increasing your BMR in the long term is through regular strength training exercises and a healthy, balanced diet that supports muscle growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Dieting_Can_Affect_Your_BMR\"><\/span><b>How Dieting Can Affect Your BMR<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme calorie restriction can result in a significant decrease in BMR, a phenomenon that is often referred to as &#8220;metabolic adaptation&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673773\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the body perceives a severe lack of food, it will slow down its metabolic processes to conserve energy for essential functions. This is why extreme dieting can often cause a weight-loss plateau, as the body is resisting further weight reduction as a means of preserving energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, when the body is undernourished, it can start to break down muscle tissue for energy, which can further decrease BMR as muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discuss the relationship between dieting and BMR in more detail here: <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-less-than-1000-calories-a-day-and-not-losing-weight\/\">Eating Less Than 1000 Calories a Day and Not Losing Weight<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-macros\/\"><i>Intermittent Fasting Macros &#8211; Managing Calories the Smart Way!<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_many_calories_do_i_burn_a_day_doing_nothing\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25.png\" alt=\"how many calories do i burn a day doing nothing\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_calories_do_I_Need_to_burn_to_lose_1kg\"><\/span><strong>How many calories do I Need to burn to lose 1kg?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been previously assumed that1 kg of body weight, equals approximately 7,700 calories. This comes from the general rule of thumb that 1 pound of body weight is equivalent to approximately 3,500 calories, and 1 kg equals roughly 2.2 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to achieve this total deficit, it\u2019s typically advised to create a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories. Achieving this deficit with a balanced diet and regular physical activity is generally effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_thinking_burn_calories\"><\/span><strong>Does thinking burn calories?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, thinking does burn calories! However, the number is not as high as you may expect. The brain makes up approximately 2% of a person&#8217;s weight but burns approximately 20% of a day&#8217;s caloric intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC124895\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex cognitive tasks and problem-solving activities may cause a slight increase in calorie burn, but it will still be relatively small. You cannot rely on thinking as a weight-loss strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_fidgeting_burn_calories\"><\/span><strong>Does fidgeting burn calories?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, fidgeting can help burn extra calories. This is a concept that is known as non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), where even small, unconscious movements such as tapping your foot, shifting in your seat, or standing instead of sitting can contribute to your daily calorie burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279077\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, while these small movements can add up, they are no substitute for regular exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_lose_weight_passively\"><\/span><strong>How do you lose weight passively?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive weight loss strategies involve making small lifestyle changes that can help burn more calories throughout the day. They can include standing more often, taking the stairs rather than the elevator, parking farther away from a building, or even cleaning the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other strategies include drinking more water, sleeping well, and eating a diet that is high in protein and fiber, which can help you feel full for longer and reduce caloric intake. However, these strategies should complement, not replace, a healthy diet and regular exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_flat_stomach&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_flat_stomach\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of calories you burn while at rest is essential for weight management, but it shouldn&#8217;t be the sole focus of your health journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should focus on creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle through regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and stress management as this will ultimately lead to sustainable weight loss and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calorie counting usually comes into the spotlight when we&#8217;re actively trying to lose weight or improve our health. 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