2166 calories works.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

So I've been tracking calories consistently for about 5 weeks. During this time I've consumed on average 2188 calories a day. I've lost 5.4 pounds (based on my lowest weight the first week, and my lowest weight last week, and I had already shed about 4lbs of water weight the week before that). That would mean my average TDEE is about 2688.

So 2166 calories works. FOR ME. I'm 5'9" and 158lbs and pretty active. My TDEE is not your TDEE. The same amount doesn't work for all people. Spend some time tracking calories. Figure it out. And I for one, like eating as much as possible while still being successful.

The End

jacksonpt

Excellent!

Chain_Ring

" My TDEE is not your TDEE" <

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Why would it be? So confused.

Rays_Wife

BusyRaeNOTBusty

" My TDEE is not your TDEE" <

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Why would it be? So confused.

Everyone that does the 1200 calorie thing apparently has the same TDEE, right?

Mr_Knight

So 2166 calories works. FOR ME. I'm 5'9" and 158lbs and pretty active. My TDEE is not your TDEE. The same amount doesn't work for all people. Spend some time tracking calories. Figure it out. And I for one, like eating as much as possible while still being successful.

I'm at ~2500 calories and nailing 2 pounds a week like clockwork. Of course, I also burn 1000 calories a day on 10km runs and/or 30km bike rides.

There are many ways to go after weight loss, I *personally* much prefer the high-burn, lots-of-food approach.

randomtai

Yanicka1

My TDEE is 1750 calories

I hate you

BusyRaeNOTBusty

My TDEE is 1750 calories

I hate you

You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

Phoenix_Warrior

My TDEE is 1750 calories

I hate you

You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

Aren't those hobbits? Hobbits are the best! My TDEE is 1800.

whitebalance

My TDEE is 1750 calories

I hate you

You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

Aren't those hobbits? Hobbits are the best! My TDEE is 1800.

Fitting in small spaces is especially useful for air travel.
I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking. :grumble: I'll get it right eventually.
Thank you, BusyLady. Love this thread. :drinker:

caseythirteen

I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking.

Which means it's even higher! Woo hoo! :drinker:

thatonegirlwiththestuff

You mean, you get to like, eat? :sad:

Bankman1989

That is LEGEND...WAIT FOR IT...DARY!!!

RoyBeck

I'm glad you've found an amount that works for you. Everyone's is different your correct there. Mine is around 2600 so I'm happy eating 2000-2300 a day and lose slowly the last few pounds.

lucystacy71

Mine seems to around 1500-1600, but I have a lot of other health issues.

jofjltncb6

2188??? OMG, stop starving yourself!!! I maintain on 2700 and that's before any additional exercise calories. You should do it my way because it's the One True Way™ . (6' 170 pound male, so, uh, your results may vary.)

But seriously, good job on finding a way that works for you without starting at the lowest possible calories.

:drinker:

whitebalance

I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking.

Which means it's even higher! Woo hoo! :drinker:

Yup! Finding out what it really is, is gonna be fun!

jfrankic

At 5'7 3/4, 157 pounds, 34 year old female strength training 3x per week, low 20s BF%, my ............... (drumroll please)

TDEE is about 2600-2700!!

Yep, I'll keep mine, thank you very much!

ETA: Currently recomping with high cals on training days, so I'm eating 3200+ on days I lift. :drinker:

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

My TDEE is 1750 calories

I hate you

This. But 1800.

BrainyBurro

2600 has been working for me. while eating pizza every day. EVERY day. :drinker:

French Bread Pizza