TDEE formula

luvbwfc
luvbwfc Posts: 107 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Which TDEE formula does MFP use? Checking out this site

http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

I get a TDEEs of 2421/2638/2225 (using a body fat percentage from my Tanita scales)

at a 1lb per week goal my calorie target is 2020, yet if the last TDEE is closer I should be targeting 1700.

Would I just try the 2000 for a month or so and adjust down if goals not being met?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    edited January 2015
    It actually uses the NEAT formula, which you have to add your exercise calories to. If you want to follow TDEE, take 10-20% off your number (probably the former, as that low a number sounds like you don't have much to lose).
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    2000 sounds like a good starting point. IMO it's better to eat as much as you can while still losing weight.
  • luvbwfc
    luvbwfc Posts: 107 Member
    edited January 2015
    malibu927 wrote: »
    It actually uses the NEAT formula, which you have to add your exercise calories to. If you want to follow TDEE, take 10-20% off your number (probably the former, as that low a number sounds like you don't have much to lose).

    That's the thing though, I have at least 5 stone to lose (70 pounds) im currently 240 @ 5 foot ten

    I used the sedentary setting, as I track exercise separately and eat back a percentage (to allow for inaccurate burn) if hungry
  • BeTheChange352
    BeTheChange352 Posts: 253 Member
    MFP uses BMR calculations not TDEE.
  • bug1114
    bug1114 Posts: 268 Member
    I prefer to use this calculator for TDEE, I find it to be less confusing

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/#top

  • luvbwfc
    luvbwfc Posts: 107 Member
    bug1114 wrote: »
    I prefer to use this calculator for TDEE, I find it to be less confusing

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/#top

    That one gives TDEE 2423 - 1938 target calories, which closely approximates to MFP, so I'll breathe easier for q while - Thanks :)
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    luvbwfc wrote: »
    Which TDEE formula does MFP use? Checking out this site

    http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

    I get a TDEEs of 2421/2638/2225 (using a body fat percentage from my Tanita scales)

    at a 1lb per week goal my calorie target is 2020, yet if the last TDEE is closer I should be targeting 1700.

    Would I just try the 2000 for a month or so and adjust down if goals not being met?

    In many ways the adjustment part based on your results and also how sustainable your deficit feels is far more important than your initial goal.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    You are about my weight. My daily calorie goal is 1600 and my average weight loss is 2lbs per week.
  • luvbwfc
    luvbwfc Posts: 107 Member
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    You are about my weight. My daily calorie goal is 1600 and my average weight loss is 2lbs per week.

    as i'm set to 1 lb per week that makes sense. Is it working for you?

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