What's my activity level?
lamps1303
Posts: 432 Member
Hi all,
I'm new to this group but so glad I found it!
I started on this new 'lifestyle change' at the beginning of the year and despite loads of research and reading through the forums I'm still a little stuck when it comes to calculating my TDEE.
My stats are as follows:
Female
5"3
125lbs
24yo
I currently lift weights 3x a week for 45-60mins minimum. I also attend kettlercise class once a week and attend another class of my choice once a week (this is how I incorporate cardio because I HATE the treadmill/elliptical). I have a desk job but try to get up and walk around as much as possible. I walk around 2miles a day to and from the train station. Based on this, what would my activity level be? I'm in the gym 4-5x a week but because 3 of those workouts are strength based I'm unsure whether my activity level would be light or moderate?
I have calculated my TDEE and BMR using scooby but not being sure of my activity level means I'm not sure which values to go with.
Any help you lovely lot can provide is greatly appreciated!!
ETA: my goal is reduce body fat and 'tone' my muscles.
I'm new to this group but so glad I found it!
I started on this new 'lifestyle change' at the beginning of the year and despite loads of research and reading through the forums I'm still a little stuck when it comes to calculating my TDEE.
My stats are as follows:
Female
5"3
125lbs
24yo
I currently lift weights 3x a week for 45-60mins minimum. I also attend kettlercise class once a week and attend another class of my choice once a week (this is how I incorporate cardio because I HATE the treadmill/elliptical). I have a desk job but try to get up and walk around as much as possible. I walk around 2miles a day to and from the train station. Based on this, what would my activity level be? I'm in the gym 4-5x a week but because 3 of those workouts are strength based I'm unsure whether my activity level would be light or moderate?
I have calculated my TDEE and BMR using scooby but not being sure of my activity level means I'm not sure which values to go with.
Any help you lovely lot can provide is greatly appreciated!!
ETA: my goal is reduce body fat and 'tone' my muscles.
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Common problem.
The rough 5 level TDEE tables are based on sedentary desk job, with only exercise added on top.
And your walking does count. Obviously not the same as running or lifting would. Kettleball is usually high cardio type of burn because heavy weight, but little to no rests like lifting would have.
Might try this for slightly not so rough estimate.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1018770-better-rough-tdee-estimate-than-5-level-chart0 -
This is great - thanks!0
