Can someone work out my tdee to lose weight?

SparklesFer097

The reason I’m asking u this is I feel like I’m doing it wrong. Please help me.

I’m a female, 18, height 5.3ft, weigh 131 pounds and my goal is 120 pounds, sedentary activity level and I do HIIT 4 times and strength training 2 times per week.

nutmegoreo

You're asking a lot of questions, and that's fine, but I suggest doing some reading. I think it will do you more good to really understand the process and what you're doing. If you understand the why and how, success becomes a matter of just doing it.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

yirara

Why not just input your data into MFP and not chose a weightloss goal. That gives you a good TDEE estimate without workouts.

TavistockToad

SparklesFer097 wrote: »

The reason I’m asking u this is I feel like I’m doing it wrong. Please help me.

I’m a female, 18, height 5.3ft, weigh 131 pounds and my goal is 120 pounds, sedentary activity level and I do HIIT 4 times and strength training 2 times per week.

MFP will tell you how many calories to eat if you set it to lose 0.5lb per week.

kshama2001

I feel that when one is new it's simpler to just let MFP set your calorie goal, log your exercise, and eat 50-100% of your exercise calories. Adjust that percentage in a month if needed.

With 11 pounds to lose, do set your weekly weight loss goal to a half pound a week and be patient. You may only see weight loss once per month.

joe00678mfp

One recommendation:
You should lower your activity level to more moderate (walking and low intensity weights) and focus on removing the processed foods from the diet.

High intensity training causes hunger signals to spike and then you end up eating more foods that are causing the weight gain. It creates a vicious cycle and you can end up gaining weight.

nutmegoreo

joe00678mfp wrote: »

One recommendation:
You should lower your activity level to more moderate (walking and low intensity weights) and focus on removing the processed foods from the diet.

High intensity training causes hunger signals to spike and then you end up eating more foods that are causing the weight gain. It creates a vicious cycle and you can end up gaining weight.

Re: activity levels: this may be true for you, but it is not a universal truth.
Re: processed foods: all foods are processed to some extent. Processed foods can be incorporated into a balanced diet.