Hi Lisa! I understand your frustrations! The BMR and AMR are by no means dieting! It is a guideline for providing your body with proper nutrition and knowing and meeting your daily needs! Going on a diet usually means going off a diet eventually! The important adjustment is to make healthy eating not only a habit but a lifestyle! I'm gonna start another thread and hopefully the educated crowd will provide eating programs that are available to keep your options open! Clean eating is a common asked question--it'll be good to have everything in one spot to have it printable! Your friend in fitness~~Francine