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I don't understand TDEE and BMR

xxcatyxx555
xxcatyxx555 Posts: 184
edited February 10 in Health and Weight Loss
So I do understand that BMR is how much my body burns to be a living thing and the TDEE is total daily energy expenditure

I'm 5'7 and approximately 180 pounds. i workout at least half an hour everyday for enjoyment which i do not log. I'm a student and a cashier. While at work I'm usually standing for about 5 hours minimum.

BMR: 1664
TDEE: anywhere from 1950-2234

What does this all mean? How do I plan accordingly?

Sorry if this seems stupid.

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  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    Subtract 20% from your TDEE.. because if you eat at TDEE you will maintain your weight.. you eat over you gain weight, you eat under you lose weight.. BMR is how much your body needs.. you eat under that and your body may show signs.. of course all these numbers are estimations.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,147 Member
    So I do understand that BMR is how much my body burns to be a living thing and the TDEE is total daily energy expenditure

    I'm 5'7 and approximately 180 pounds. i workout at least half an hour everyday for enjoyment which i do not log. I'm a student and a cashier. While at work I'm usually standing for about 5 hours minimum.

    BMR: 1664
    TDEE: anywhere from 1950-2234

    What does this all mean? How do I plan accordingly?

    Sorry if this seems stupid.
    Eat 500 calories less from your TDEE to lose a pound a week.

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  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Subtract 20% from your TDEE.. because if you eat at TDEE you will maintain your weight.. you eat over you gain weight, you eat under you lose weight.. BMR is how much your body needs.. you eat under that and your body may show signs.. of course all these numbers are estimations.
    This!

    Also try getting your numbers more accurate. Here is a good resource: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

    From there you can get your TDEE based on activity level, and then manually subtract how much you want as a deficit (say 15-20%).
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