Confused question regarding TDEE and MFP Goals
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no1dragn
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My TDEE is 1982. So as I understand if I go TDEE-20% I should lose weight (or anything under TDEE).
MFP sets my base level at 1200, then gives me 'exercise calories'. If I stay on THAT goal, then I should lose weight.
If I go above MFP but stay below TDEE-20%, should I still lose weight? I think that I should but maybe not as quickly. What is wrong with my assumptions? Yes, I am probably over-thinking and splitting hairs but the difference is often 100-200 calories. And when you are hungry those calories are tempting! :sad:
Thanks all for the advice!
Tracy
MFP sets my base level at 1200, then gives me 'exercise calories'. If I stay on THAT goal, then I should lose weight.
If I go above MFP but stay below TDEE-20%, should I still lose weight? I think that I should but maybe not as quickly. What is wrong with my assumptions? Yes, I am probably over-thinking and splitting hairs but the difference is often 100-200 calories. And when you are hungry those calories are tempting! :sad:
Thanks all for the advice!
Tracy
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Pick one method and stick with it, and stop overcomplicating it.
You'll lose weight on anything below TDEE; -20% is just a recommended amount. So if you're especially hungry one day, you can safely go up to TDEE and not gain weight.0 -
My TDEE is 1982. So as I understand if I go TDEE-20% I should lose weight (or anything under TDEE).
MFP sets my base level at 1200, then gives me 'exercise calories'. If I stay on THAT goal, then I should lose weight.
If I go above MFP but stay below TDEE-20%, should I still lose weight? I think that I should but maybe not as quickly. What is wrong with my assumptions? Yes, I am probably over-thinking and splitting hairs but the difference is often 100-200 calories. And when you are hungry those calories are tempting! :sad:
Thanks all for the advice!
Tracy
Remember, everything including the number on the back of a box is a average. Try to be accurate when you are counting calories and use a food scale.0 -
Pick one method and stick with it, and stop overcomplicating it.
^ That.0
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