once and for all I just want to understand lol

andieb75

Eat back calories burned or no? BMI? BMR? TDEE? it has been confusing! but...I think I've got it now. I looked up my TDEE and then realized I need to eat more than 1240 calories a day like it says on here. although I am not sure why it recommends that for me. According to a site that I just went on, my TDEE was just over 2100 and my needed calorie intake for losing one lb a week is jsut over 1600. But MFP has me only intaking 1240 calories a day. Soooo what gives?? I'm 5'6 and 127 lbs. just looking to lose up to 10 lbs.

BrianSharpe

Could it be that MFP is recommending 1240 net calories (ie eating back your exercise calories) which would make sense as your TDEE includes your exercise calories.

andieb75

I'm so sorry but I still don't get it. My alotted calories on here seem so low. I seriously need it spelled out. My stats- age 36. Height 5'6 127 lbs. moderately active (seditary job but workout 3-4 times a week.) my goal is 120lbs. PLEASE someone help me out.

Jen8np

Sent u an invite to a group with tons of info that helped me to understand it all and here is some info from the group

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr