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whiteblossom14
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hi everyone at the moment I am working on MFP. But was wondering how you work out your TDEE?
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I work out my TDEE based on how much I eat and my weight changes.
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For each day: Daily calories - ((Today's Weight - Yesterday's Weight) * 3500)
This, averaged over a reasonable period of time, gives me my TDEE.0 -
I can eat for Scotland! At moment I have 1200 calories which I try not to go over but work out for 1 hour a day and weigh loss is slow0
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There are online calculators (search "TDEE calculator") that can give you a generic starting point. From there, you tweak as necessary based on results.0
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Using an online calculator is a good starting point. From there, personal data gathered over weeks/months of tracking scale weight and calorie intake should give you a good idea of yours.0
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If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.0 -
If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X0 -
repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.0 -
repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?0 -
repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
I do running and walking I also do FBX. I estimate it through MFP but I never eat back that amount maybe 50-100 calories0 -
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
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"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200.
even if she doesn't - when you put your stats into Scooby, you put how often you work out, 1-3 days, 3-5 etc etc and it gives you an average no of cals per day?0 -
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
I truly work out every day! Also I have a physical job. The only thing I don't add into my daily calories is my milk in coffee. But think I am going to start. Thanks0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200.
even if she doesn't - when you put your stats into Scooby, you put how often you work out, 1-3 days, 3-5 etc etc and it gives you an average no of cals per day?
Don't over think this. I used his calculator to get BMR but used my own exercise modifiers.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »There are online calculators (search "TDEE calculator") that can give you a generic starting point. From there, you tweak as necessary based on results.
Thank you I will x0 -
If you know how many calories you eat each day and your weights, you don't need to worry about a TDEE calculator or exercise burns.repsrequired wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
I truly work out every day! Also I have a physical job. The only thing I don't add into my daily calories is my milk in coffee. But think I am going to start. Thanks
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repsrequired wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
I truly work out every day! Also I have a physical job. The only thing I don't add into my daily calories is my milk in coffee. But think I am going to start. Thanks
What kind of physical job? Like waitress or nurse?0 -
repsrequired wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
I truly work out every day! Also I have a physical job. The only thing I don't add into my daily calories is my milk in coffee. But think I am going to start. Thanks
What kind of physical job? Like waitress or nurse?
I run my own cleaning business. Which I do clean so I am up and out at 7am -3pm 5 days a week0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200.
even if she doesn't - when you put your stats into Scooby, you put how often you work out, 1-3 days, 3-5 etc etc and it gives you an average no of cals per day?
Don't over think this. I used his calculator to get BMR but used my own exercise modifiers.
I wasn't over thinking at all. I was just trying to clarify the fact that the main difference between MFP and TDEE is that MFP generally gives you a different calorie goal each day dependant on exercise, which some like and some don't, whereas TDEE is one number regardless of whether you work out or not.0 -
repsrequired wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200. It's just a starting point and an estimate.
I truly work out every day! Also I have a physical job. The only thing I don't add into my daily calories is my milk in coffee. But think I am going to start. Thanks
What kind of physical job? Like waitress or nurse?
I run my own cleaning business. Which I do clean so I am up and out at 7am -3pm 5 days a week
That probably would affect your daily calories
So again, just as an estimate starting place, I'd estimate your average TDEE to be 2250-2400. This is based on your BMR from Scooby's site plus the activities you've described.
[For the nerds:
1500 BMR
x1.2 modifier for not being bed-bound (1800 so far)
Work 250x5 days (now we're at 1980 averaged out over 7 days)
Exercise 250-400x7]0 -
Think I have be overthinking0
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Thank you0
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TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
"Total daily exercise expenditure"TavistockToad wrote: »repsrequired wrote: »If you post your weight, height and estimated activity levels, the brilliant (no snark, I'm being honest) people here can help you make a good estimate to start with.
I started by estimating it using this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Then I got a FitBit. Combining the FitBit estimate plus the actual data from my intake logging (using the MFP app), I use my rate of loss to calculate my actual TDEE over time. Your own data over time is the best way to figure it out.
My weight is 84.8kgs
Height 5ft4(well 5and3quarters ish
Exercise every day between 30-60 mins burning around 500-700 calories.
Thanks for advice. X
How do you calculate that exercise burn? It sounds very inflated. Burning 500 in 30 minutes? What activity are you doing?
My calculations using Scooby's website puts you at about 2100-2200 on the days you work out and 1800-1900 on the days you don't.
A TDEE calculation is one number, it doesn't change between exercise days and none exercise days?
I don't mean to make it confusing. If she truly works out every day, then I'd estimate her average TDEE would be 2100-2200.
even if she doesn't - when you put your stats into Scooby, you put how often you work out, 1-3 days, 3-5 etc etc and it gives you an average no of cals per day?
Don't over think this. I used his calculator to get BMR but used my own exercise modifiers.
I wasn't over thinking at all. I was just trying to clarify the fact that the main difference between MFP and TDEE is that MFP generally gives you a different calorie goal each day dependant on exercise, which some like and some don't, whereas TDEE is one number regardless of whether you work out or not.
Well, I'd say the "TDEE-20% METHOD" people talk about is one number. But on any given day your actual TDEE is not an average. It's an actual number. I don't mean to be confusing, and I appologize. If someone is looking to do the TDEE-20% method for weightloss, in this case, this person would take the estimated average of 2250-2400 and eat -20% of that. So in this case 1800-1920, but they would NOT "eat back" any exercise calories. They would just eat 1800-1920 every day, exercise, work or no. Since this OP exercises every day, this method might be a good thing for her.0 -
There are lots of online calculators. If you want to figure out your Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) yourself...
EER = [354 - (6.91 x age)] + PA [(9.36 x weight) + (726 x height)]
Height is in meters and weight is in kilos.
PA is "physical activity" and the number varies based on how much you do:
1.0 Sedentary, the typical daily activities anyone does
1.12 Low active, 30-60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.27 Active, over 60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.45 Very Active, 60 minutes of moderate activity + 60 minutes of vigorous activity OR 120 minutes moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
(Moderate activity is like walking at a pace of 3.0 - 4.5 mph)
That's for women.
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This is why the online calculators are nothing more than ham-fisted starting points.: exercise for 58 minutes, get a 1.12 multiplier. Exercise for 61 minutes, get a 1.27 multiplier. Those must have been some damned vigorous three minutes.There are lots of online calculators. If you want to figure out your Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) yourself...
EER = [354 - (6.91 x age)] + PA [(9.36 x weight) + (726 x height)]
Height is in meters and weight is in kilos.
PA is "physical activity" and the number varies based on how much you do:
1.0 Sedentary, the typical daily activities anyone does
1.12 Low active, 30-60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.27 Active, over 60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.45 Very Active, 60 minutes of moderate activity + 60 minutes of vigorous activity OR 120 minutes moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
(Moderate activity is like walking at a pace of 3.0 - 4.5 mph)
That's for women.
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Although most people who did 63 minutes of work would probably use the "Low Active" number, I agree that people get way too caught up in numbers instead of thinking sensibly. You don't need to know your TEE and even if you do the math, you might still have to tweak it.DeguelloTex wrote: »
This is why the online calculators are nothing more than ham-fisted starting points.: exercise for 58 minutes, get a 1.12 multiplier. Exercise for 61 minutes, get a 1.27 multiplier. Those must have been some damned vigorous three minutes.There are lots of online calculators. If you want to figure out your Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) yourself...
EER = [354 - (6.91 x age)] + PA [(9.36 x weight) + (726 x height)]
Height is in meters and weight is in kilos.
PA is "physical activity" and the number varies based on how much you do:
1.0 Sedentary, the typical daily activities anyone does
1.12 Low active, 30-60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.27 Active, over 60 minutes of moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
1.45 Very Active, 60 minutes of moderate activity + 60 minutes of vigorous activity OR 120 minutes moderate activity, plus typical daily activity
(Moderate activity is like walking at a pace of 3.0 - 4.5 mph)
That's for women.
I do not eat to numbers, myself. I eat reasonable amounts of healthy food and let my hunger guide me. The numbers fall where they fall.
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When you say weight loss is slow how much have you lost over what time period? 1200 seems very low for your activity level, heigh and weight unless your goals are pretty aggressive (2lbs+ per week).0
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VintageFeline wrote: »When you say weight loss is slow how much have you lost over what time period? 1200 seems very low for your activity level, heigh and weight unless your goals are pretty aggressive (2lbs+ per week).
Yes it's 2lbs a week I want to lose which ain't much when people at weight watchers and sw lose more.0 -
Google myfitnesspal export tool. Very handy excel spreadsheet thingamabob that will show you your TDEE based on your calorie intake and your weightloss.0
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