TDEE Question

LarDoucheLar

I'm starting the TDEE method as eating 1200 calories per day doesn't seem to be working anymore and i've hit a plateau. I worked my TDEE out to be 1922 so i'm going for 20% off leaving me with 1537calories per day. What i'm wondering though is if i've to hit my bmr of 1485calories but have those extra calories while losing weight what happens when i exercise? Should i eat back the calories i've burned?

kirstyfairhead

Your exercise calories should already be built into your TDEE as TDEE includes all calories burned.

BMR plus adjustment for normal activity level plus any exercise cals = TDEE

Chickyjd

Have you used a TDEE Calculator? With this you can input your exercisee and daily routine which will give you your TDEE and TDEG (Total daily eating goal) You do not eat back exercise cals when using TDEE - Heres a link to the Road Map

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet?hl=short+sweet+roadmap&page=1#posts-14891590

Weight Loss Calculator spreadsheet for BMR/TDEE deficit methods, HRM info, macro setup, MFP tweaking, all to maximize deficit and benefit of exercise done:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE


If you haven't already find members heybales and Helloitsdan, they have been a massive help with this!

LarDoucheLar

Your exercise calories should already be built into your TDEE as TDEE includes all calories burned.

BMR plus adjustment for normal activity level plus any exercise cals = TDEE

I realized that after posting, i'm such an idiot at times haha. I put light activity.

Thankyou