TDEE vs MFP

FitnessLover001
FitnessLover001 Posts: 188 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I just want to make sure I'm looking at this right and not double dipping…. >__<
Based on my TDEE, I'm supposed to eat 2128 calories daily
So when I log all of my food and exercise into MFP, does that mean I need to look at the net column or the "food" column. I know TDEE is calculated with exercise included, but I get confused after I log everything

Also, I'm 19, 5"2, and 128lbs. Wanting to lose 10 pounds

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  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Just look at how many calories you've eaten for the day. If its under 2128 you can keep eating.
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    If your calorie amount is based on TDEE you do not need to enter your calories for exercise. I just input 1 calorie for my training to track that I've done it. You will NOT net calories with TDEE method.

    MFP bases your calorie goal on just your day to day activity, which is why you get more calories for exercise. TDEE already builds that in so you eat a steady amount week-long rather than earning more when you exercise.

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