TDEE / BMR question

jerseygirlmaggie

Just making sure I am using the correct setting when calculating BMR/TDEE.

I usually exercise every day, walking anywhere from 45-90 mins per day (the higher walking is usually on Sat & Sun).

I do strength training Tue, Thur, Sat.

When calculating my numbers I have been using Moderate for my activity level.

Should I leave it at this or move up?

Thanks!!

cwolfman13

Personally, I'd move down...maybe take an average of light active and moderate. I'm training for a 10K and do sprints 3x weekly for 30 minutes and do a long run once or twice per week and strength train 3x weekly and I'm roughly the average of both if that gives you any indication.

Unless you're losing too quickly, I wouldn't increase activity level.

jerseygirlmaggie

Thanks. Just making sure I am doing things correctly.

Not losing quickly at all. Averaging 1.5 - 2 per week.

heybales

Suggest using this, because walking shouldn't count for as many hours as like running, but lifting does.

This is if you want a slightly less-rough estimate.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1018770-better-rough-tdee-estimate-than-5-level-chart

And that amount of weight loss is great.
Would you rather it be more but include muscle mass?

BrianSharpe

Thanks. Just making sure I am doing things correctly.

Not losing quickly at all. Averaging 1.5 - 2 per week.

1.5 to 2lbs per week is awesome!

jerseygirlmaggie

Thanks. Just making sure I am doing things correctly.

Not losing quickly at all. Averaging 1.5 - 2 per week.

1.5 to 2lbs per week is awesome!

Thanks! Just making sure it continues.

jerseygirlmaggie

Suggest using this, because walking shouldn't count for as many hours as like running, but lifting does.

This is if you want a slightly less-rough estimate.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1018770-better-rough-tdee-estimate-than-5-level-chart

And that amount of weight loss is great.
Would you rather it be more but include muscle mass?

I can't open the spreadsheet at work so I will when I get home tonight. It's all so confusing. I am pleased with the 1.5 - 2 pounds and want it to continue that's why I want to make sure I am using this as effectively as possible. I'm not sure how to answer the question. I have a total of 84 pounds I'd like to lose but also be fit and toned at the same time.

I appreciate all the help

luckydays27

Thanks. Just making sure I am doing things correctly.

Not losing quickly at all. Averaging 1.5 - 2 per week.

That is losing quickly. Congrats. It may not seem like it but that is pretty fast.

jerseygirlmaggie

Thanks. Just making sure I am doing things correctly.

Not losing quickly at all. Averaging 1.5 - 2 per week.

That is losing quickly. Congrats. It may not seem like it but that is pretty fast.

True!! Thanks for the reminder!!

luckydays27

I lose a lb a week and am happy with that. Every time that I lost weight fast, I gained it back because it became a chore to lose. Once I got where i wanted, I went right back to eating the same way before the diet.

As for TDEE/BMR, I have too many variations of my days to stick to the same amount of cals every day. I follow MFP set as sedentary lifestyle (which is 500 cals deficit) and then eat back my exercise cals. And lose 1 lb a week.

I was confused by the TDEE numbers because there are some weeks that I do 6 days a week and there are some that I do 4. There are days that I burn 250 cals and others that I burn 600. And there are days that I am active like crazy separate from fitness and others that I am so lazy a snail would get father than me.