Stick to what works or try something new?

XCHOCOLATECRAZYX

I did MFP last year (when I was a stone lighter) and I did well with losing a stone in around 3months using the TDEE method eating 1700cals a day losing avg 1.5-2lb a week...my fitness routine was very different to what it is now back then I was doing a mix of kettlebells class, gym doing cardi and weights X2 days a week, lesmils body attack class and also Zumba class working out avg 4 days week.

Now I'm more focused on running which I used to do 3 years ago and used to be very successful with so thought I would starts again ...at the moment I'm running 4/5 miles 5X a week and no other exercise... I enjoy running and it's free! I also walk the dog a few miles as well the odd day....I have always liked the look of the Fitbit and ploar HRM and feel they would greatly motivate me ....now the Fitbit has brought out a combination of the two the Fitbit chargeHR ...Im really keen to buy one and try using the mfp cals it sets me on which is 1430 and add in exserice from the Fitbit but I'm just worried it may not suit me and I end up waisting a lot of money.....the reason I like the tdee method is because of the set amount cals it gives me each day I'm a bit strange about seeing calories in red so on the days I don't work out it makes me freak a little feeling like I have messed up (psychologicaly)...but I think if I do mfp this time round focusing more on the weekly calories as too the daily ...


If I do decide to go down the TDEE route how many calories would you guys set me on

Female 12st, 24, 5ft 8"

Thanks

Chrisparadise579

I really would just stick with what you did the first time around, TDEE is usually more consistent and better for long term and 1700 calories is perfect for a female! sounds like you really had it dont to a system the first go round and everything seems right. If it worked for you there is no reason to change it! its amazing what your accomplished and itll be amazing to see you do it again! you got this!

williams969

I've done MFP method (w/ Fitbit) and TDEE (again, as determined by Fitbit averaged burns and adjusting for real life weight loss rate). IME, the weekly amount of calories I'm given under either method is basically the same. The difference is the higher amount "awarded" on exercise days and less given on rest days.

Like you, I like to eat a consistent (more or less) amount daily. Under MFP method, that left me at <1500 calories to eat on rest days. Umm, no thank you, that's too little to make me stick to it. I would just "save" calories during the week to eat more on weekends, anyway, so TDEE -% cut for me, thank you.

Either way you choose, utilizing an activity tracker and/or HRM can gain you valuable information on your personal TDEE number and more accurate exercise estimates. I don't think it's a waste under either method.

XCHOCOLATECRAZYX

Thanks for all comments guys as you said maybe I should stick to the method that worked...for my runs I use map my run anyway I can see my progress on so maybe it's not nesserey to purchase a HRM as only reason I would want one is to use the MFP method xx