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pammbroo
pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
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In reading many of the posts and articles here, it is widely recommended to do a 15% cut off TDEE. I'm curious as to why a 20% cut is not used (its an option on the Scooby calculator). Is there any point at which you should change the cut percentage?

Thanks for the help! :)

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  • fiveohmike
    fiveohmike Posts: 1,297 Member
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    For me and my recommendations, the cut % is based on how much weight you have to lose.

    If you have a lot, you can get away with a 20% cut (like I do).

    However, the problem lies in that if you use a 20% cut, your exercise will consistently put you below your bmr, and you have to eat back a few extra calories to reach there.

    Also this is a slow and steady approach :)

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