caloric intake while on bed rest?

How would someone figure out how much to eat while on bed rest?

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  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    Same as any other day?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'd eat 100 calories over my BMR or something. Wouldn't even cross my mind to try and lose weight, frankly... Would just try to maintain.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'd eat 100 calories over my BMR or something. Wouldn't even cross my mind to try and lose weight, frankly... Would just try to maintain.

    Then why would you only eat 100 cals over BMR? Why not eat your TDEE?