TDEE - What is it and why you should not eat below your BMR
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I'm with mommyinmotion Lucia; you rock!!
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Ok let me see if I got this right......I been reading this forum for hours lol!!! Love it. and excited....however....I get nervous. I have been eating around 1300- 1500 calories and my net is always at least 1200....but according to this...
my BMR: 1654
TDEE: 2564
TDEE 2564-15% = 2179
So if I have this correctly...on my none work out days I eat 2179
When I lift I add 200 more onto that.
If I do cardio I make sure I hit a net of 1200.....
Correct? If so I guess I have alot more eating to do!?!?!?! LOL
Hi April, you eat 2179 every single day and if you have a high burn you net your BMR which is 1654. So, you only need to start eating back if you burn over 525 cals.:flowerforyou:0 -
GOT IT FINALLY!!!:) I have been doing so much reading on all this!!! You did a wonderful job posting all this, thanks for the help! And congrats on all your weight loss!!! 0
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Hello! I'm new to MFP and to the group. The information on here has truly blown me away because I have been doing things all wrong for so long. My BMR is 1627 and my TDEE is 2522 and with the cut 2142. So I have now learned that I really need to increase my food intake not only to feel energized but to fuel my workouts. Thanks so much for such an awesome post!0
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Hi, I'm Debbie & I'm new to the group. This is far & away the most informative group or discussion thread I've seen on MFP. Lucia, thanks for posting all of the information & videos. I can see you put a lot of work into it! The information makes so much sense to me. MFP had me at 1260 calories. I lost a lot in the first 5 weeks, but since then have been gaining & losing the same 2 pounds. My BMR calculated to be 1867 and my TDEE cut at 2182 so I decided to set my goal at 1950 (that's what I could get it to with light activity & 1 pound/ week). I met the goal today & after eating only 1260/ day for the past 2 months, I feel like a stuffed pig. And to think I used to eat far more than this every day <ugh!>. This new goal will be a lot easier to live with. I'm anxious to see how it goes. Thanks again for the info!0
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Could someone just check I'm going to do this right today....
TDEE for a moderately active me is 2550. With a 15% cut it's 2167.
My BMR is 1645
Today I really went for it and burned 823 cals.
If I calculate 2167-823 I get a figure which is under my BMI, i.e. 1344
Should I therefore be eating the difference between my BMI and 1344 (1645-1344=301 cals) as well as my 15% cut of 2167 cals?
I don't normally burn this much, hence my question. I wonder if I'll ever get to grips with these numbers :laugh:0 -
The past few weeks i have not been losing very much if any at all. I have a desk job and just started the C25K program to get myself into running versus just the elliptical.
Weight: 195
Height: 5'5"
Age: 21
Female
I work at a desk job and excercise 3-4 days a week 40mins a day
These are the stats it gave me.
BMR- 1704
TDEE-2641
2245 is the result when i subtract 15% of the TDEE
So i should be eating 2210 on my "off" days when i dont run?
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yep! Even on off days. :-)The past few weeks i have not been losing very much if any at all. I have a desk job and just started the C25K program to get myself into running versus just the elliptical.
Weight: 195
Height: 5'5"
Age: 21
Female
I work at a desk job and excercise 3-4 days a week 40mins a day
These are the stats it gave me.
BMR- 1704
TDEE-2641
2245 is the result when i subtract 15% of the TDEE
So i should be eating 2210 on my "off" days when i dont run?
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So on "running" days even though i dont run for too long because i am in the beginning of training i'm supposed to consume 2641?0
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Okay, So I just joined this group. I need some help. I did the scooby's calculator.
It says
BMR: 1196 (Which I thought was 1400 from a few other websites)
TDEE: 1853
And then my daily calories to lose fat 15% calorie reduction is 1575
My stats are: 5'4, 151 lbs
I've been at this weight for months. I've lost 50 lbs already. What should I do? I need to get over this plateau! I want to lose 20 more lbs and tone up a lot! But want to lose inches, mostly my legs!
So how much should I be eating? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!0 -
Okay i think i get it now. 2210 everyday and if i burn more than 506 calories excercising i need to eat what i lost to keep my BMR satisfied.0
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Okay, So I just joined this group. I need some help. I did the scooby's calculator.
It says
BMR: 1196 (Which I thought was 1400 from a few other websites)
TDEE: 1853
And then my daily calories to lose fat 15% calorie reduction is 1575
My stats are: 5'4, 151 lbs
I've been at this weight for months. I've lost 50 lbs already. What should I do? I need to get over this plateau! I want to lose 20 more lbs and tone up a lot! But want to lose inches, mostly my legs!
So how much should I be eating? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!
If i am folowing this right you are supposed to be eating 1575 EVERYDAY, on the days you excercise if you burn over 379 you need to eat back what you went over. Say you burned 400 calories you would need to eat back 21 calories.0 -
Okay, So I just joined this group. I need some help. I did the scooby's calculator.
It says
BMR: 1196 (Which I thought was 1400 from a few other websites)
TDEE: 1853
And then my daily calories to lose fat 15% calorie reduction is 1575
My stats are: 5'4, 151 lbs
I've been at this weight for months. I've lost 50 lbs already. What should I do? I need to get over this plateau! I want to lose 20 more lbs and tone up a lot! But want to lose inches, mostly my legs!
So how much should I be eating? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!
If i am folowing this right you are supposed to be eating 1575 EVERYDAY, on the days you excercise if you burn over 379 you need to eat back what you went over. Say you burned 400 calories you would need to eat back 21 calories.
This is crazy. LOL I'm not sure I could eat 1575 everyday! LOL And not work out. LOL But on the days that I work out, I just need to make sure I am at the end of the day have eaten at least my BMR which is 1196 according to that website? So if I start eating 1575 everyday and working out I'll start losing weight/fat/inches?0 -
Okay, So I just joined this group. I need some help. I did the scooby's calculator.
It says
BMR: 1196 (Which I thought was 1400 from a few other websites)
TDEE: 1853
And then my daily calories to lose fat 15% calorie reduction is 1575
My stats are: 5'4, 151 lbs
I've been at this weight for months. I've lost 50 lbs already. What should I do? I need to get over this plateau! I want to lose 20 more lbs and tone up a lot! But want to lose inches, mostly my legs!
So how much should I be eating? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!
Run your numbers again...that isn't your BMR. I just ran them for you with your age from your profile & 15% cut and the BMR is coming in as 1479.
With 1-3 hours light exercise your TDEE is 2034 and your daily calories are 1728.
With 3-5 hours exercise your TDEE is 2293 and daily calories are 1949.
You eat the same daily calories every day only eating more if once you add exercise at the end of the day you fall below BMR. You should net above BMR. If you are having to eat back extra calories often then you haven't chosen the correct activity level.
Trust the system. I'm your height, 42 years old, 138lbs, eating 1800 calories a day and losing either lbs or inches EACH week.
Give it a go I've found that eating nuts, yoghurts, avocados etc are great ways to increase calories. Don't choose the fat free versions which are normally loaded with lots of sugar anyway. 0 -
Okay i think i get it now. 2210 everyday and if i burn more than 506 calories excercising i need to eat what i lost to keep my BMR satisfied.
Yes eat your cut each and every day 0 -
I've done my calcs and my TDEE is 2419. I was struggling on 1245 + exercise cals0
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Could someone just check I'm going to do this right today....
TDEE for a moderately active me is 2550. With a 15% cut it's 2167.
My BMR is 1645
Today I really went for it and burned 823 cals.
If I calculate 2167-823 I get a figure which is under my BMI, i.e. 1344
Should I therefore be eating the difference between my BMI and 1344 (1645-1344=301 cals) as well as my 15% cut of 2167 cals?
I don't normally burn this much, hence my question. I wonder if I'll ever get to grips with these numbers :laugh:
Yes you've got it. You should eat the extra 0 -
Okay, So I just joined this group. I need some help. I did the scooby's calculator.
It says
BMR: 1196 (Which I thought was 1400 from a few other websites)
TDEE: 1853
And then my daily calories to lose fat 15% calorie reduction is 1575
My stats are: 5'4, 151 lbs
I've been at this weight for months. I've lost 50 lbs already. What should I do? I need to get over this plateau! I want to lose 20 more lbs and tone up a lot! But want to lose inches, mostly my legs!
So how much should I be eating? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!
Run your numbers again...that isn't your BMR. I just ran them for you with your age from your profile & 15% cut and the BMR is coming in as 1479.
With 1-3 hours light exercise your TDEE is 2034 and your daily calories are 1728.
With 3-5 hours exercise your TDEE is 2293 and daily calories are 1949.
You eat the same daily calories every day only eating more if once you add exercise at the end of the day you fall below BMR. You should net above BMR. If you are having to eat back extra calories often then you haven't chosen the correct activity level.
Trust the system. I'm your height, 42 years old, 138lbs, eating 1800 calories a day and losing either lbs or inches EACH week.
Give it a go I've found that eating nuts, yoghurts, avocados etc are great ways to increase calories. Don't choose the fat free versions which are normally loaded with lots of sugar anyway.
Your right I did it wrong. LOL
Okay.
BMR: 1479
TDEE: 2292
=1949 (Everyday?)
OKay so with these numbers explain it again? I did it with 3-5 hrs a week of of moderate exercise with 5 meals a day. So I think I get that I should be eating 1949 ish everyday (REALLY? How can I eat that much?) And then on the days that I work out? I usually burn between 300-450? And I want to lose 20 lbs. THANK YOU!0 -
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You eat the same daily calories every day only eating more if once you add exercise at the end of the day you fall below BMR. You should net above BMR. If you are having to eat back extra calories often then you haven't chosen the correct activity level.
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What is eating back my calories to often? More than twice a week?0 -
Ok let me see if I got this right......I been reading this forum for hours lol!!! Love it. and excited....however....I get nervous. I have been eating around 1300- 1500 calories and my net is always at least 1200....but according to this...
my BMR: 1654
TDEE: 2564
TDEE 2564-15% = 2179
So if I have this correctly...on my none work out days I eat 2179
When I lift I add 200 more onto that.
If I do cardio I make sure I hit a net of 1200.....
Correct? If so I guess I have alot more eating to do!?!?!?! LOL
Hi April, you eat 2179 every single day and if you have a high burn you net your BMR which is 1654. So, you only need to start eating back if you burn over 525 cals.:flowerforyou:
super, in your answer to April I got my answer too, thanks Lucia 0 -
Could someone just check I'm going to do this right today....
TDEE for a moderately active me is 2550. With a 15% cut it's 2167.
My BMR is 1645
Today I really went for it and burned 823 cals.
If I calculate 2167-823 I get a figure which is under my BMI, i.e. 1344
Should I therefore be eating the difference between my BMI and 1344 (1645-1344=301 cals) as well as my 15% cut of 2167 cals?
I don't normally burn this much, hence my question. I wonder if I'll ever get to grips with these numbers :laugh:
Yes you've got it. You should eat the extra
thanks! Just catching up with the thread, almost missed this 0 -
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Can someone please help me figure this out...
I am 5'2
weight 122.00
BMR (according to MFP) 1229
I have a desk job but try to work out for at least 20 minutes 5 days a week. Right now its the 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels.
i hold steady around this weight and cant get it to budge below 121.6 when its not "that time of the month"0 -
If I have this right, this is what my calorie intake should be?
I'm 26, 5feet tall, and 116 pounds.
BMR = 1313
TDEE = 2035
TDEE (-15%) = 1729
For my calorie intake...
Non-workout days: Average 1600-1700 cals
Lifting Days: Average 1800-1900 cals
Cardio Days: Try to net 1600-1700 cals, but AT LEAST 1300
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Ths saturday will be week 5 for me. My weight has gone up 6lbs total....down 1lb last week. I have to admit I am not feeling confident that something amazing is going to happen in the next week and a half...
What should I do if this is the case? Could I be eating too much?
I'm 31
5'5 1/2
Currently 135lbs (was 130.6)
BMR 1400.
TDEE (4-6days of exercise per week) = 2170
15% cut = 1844....rounded to 18000 -
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Whirlwind of confusion...
BMR =1570
TDEE=2159
15% cut = 1835
I work out 4 days a week, 30 min, and burn 300-500 calories, not 1000, so I listed it as light exercise. 2 cardio days, and 2 days of kettle bells.
So now what, I am so lost...0 -
I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUICK RESPONSES PLEASE??????????????
Okay. So I've been eating WAY under apparently. But now that I've been reading this and as long as I got the numbers thing right I need to be eating 1949 everyday (was eatin 1200 for about 4 months) my TDEE is 2292 and BMR is 1493. And if I workout and I burn more than 456 calories that day I need to get enough to get above my BMR.
So as long as I got that right? Here's where I need the urgent help.
I have a wedding that I'm in June 1st. My dress fits perfect, snug but it's strapless and I'm bigger chested so I like it like that, I know my "guys" as I call them aren't going anywhere. BUT, should I go ahead and start eating my 1900 calories today and continue it and just take a chance? I can NOT gain anything in my belly area between now and June 1st or my dress will NOT fit. I promise. I need help. What should I do? It's a size 8 and the way the dress is, can not be taken out and my hair will be up so it's not like we could mess with it or anything, cause it would be noticeable. And I don't want to look uncomfortable in this dress. I've lost 50lbs so far and have worked hard to get here today but don't want to look like I ordered a to small of a dress! PLEASE HELP. You can message me if that's easier! THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!0 -
.I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUICK RESPONSES PLEASE??????????????
Okay. So I've been eating WAY under apparently. But now that I've been reading this and as long as I got the numbers thing right I need to be eating 1949 everyday (was eatin 1200 for about 4 months) my TDEE is 2292 and BMR is 1493. And if I workout and I burn more than 456 calories that day I need to get enough to get above my BMR.
So as long as I got that right? Here's where I need the urgent help.
I have a wedding that I'm in June 1st. My dress fits perfect, snug but it's strapless and I'm bigger chested so I like it like that, I know my "guys" as I call them aren't going anywhere. BUT, should I go ahead and start eating my 1900 calories today and continue it and just take a chance? I can NOT gain anything in my belly area between now and June 1st or my dress will NOT fit. I promise. I need help. What should I do? It's a size 8 and the way the dress is, can not be taken out and my hair will be up so it's not like we could mess with it or anything, cause it would be noticeable. And I don't want to look uncomfortable in this dress. I've lost 50lbs so far and have worked hard to get here today but don't want to look like I ordered a to small of a dress! PLEASE HELP. You can message me if that's easier! THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!
Well, since the wedding is June 1st and everyone's body reacts differently...some lose immediately, some gain, some stay the same...and you have a dress that you can't chance not fitting. I would say wait until June 2nd to start...at least eat your BMR though...1200 is just not enough. OK, NO ONE ELSE TAKE THAT AND RUN WITH IT...lol.0 -
.I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUICK RESPONSES PLEASE??????????????
Okay. So I've been eating WAY under apparently. But now that I've been reading this and as long as I got the numbers thing right I need to be eating 1949 everyday (was eatin 1200 for about 4 months) my TDEE is 2292 and BMR is 1493. And if I workout and I burn more than 456 calories that day I need to get enough to get above my BMR.
So as long as I got that right? Here's where I need the urgent help.
I have a wedding that I'm in June 1st. My dress fits perfect, snug but it's strapless and I'm bigger chested so I like it like that, I know my "guys" as I call them aren't going anywhere. BUT, should I go ahead and start eating my 1900 calories today and continue it and just take a chance? I can NOT gain anything in my belly area between now and June 1st or my dress will NOT fit. I promise. I need help. What should I do? It's a size 8 and the way the dress is, can not be taken out and my hair will be up so it's not like we could mess with it or anything, cause it would be noticeable. And I don't want to look uncomfortable in this dress. I've lost 50lbs so far and have worked hard to get here today but don't want to look like I ordered a to small of a dress! PLEASE HELP. You can message me if that's easier! THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!
Well, since the wedding is June 1st and everyone's body reacts differently...some lose immediately, some gain, some stay the same...and you have a dress that you can't chance not fitting. I would say wait until June 2nd to start...at least eat your BMR though...1200 is just not enough. OK, NO ONE ELSE TAKE THAT AND RUN WITH IT...lol.
Oh my, now that I think about it, you could possibly gain with your BMR. I didn't gain when I bumped up to my BMR amount but not positive you wouldn't. Hmmm, maybe Kiki will jump in on this one...0
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