bmr? tdee?

jwilson3787

I have been eating 1650 cals. (according to bmr) a day and then eating my exercise calories.. I've been reading alot on here about tdee what is the difference and my tdee says 2618 is this what my intake should be and not eat my exercise calories? I have lost all around 10 inches but haven't lost a single pound so I'm wondering if what I'm doing is wrong or not working for me I need help to try and figure out what is going to work or what is the best to follow.. Always looking for advice please feel free to add me

ravengirl1611

without knowing more of your numbers to take a look at your calculations - if your tdee says 2618 I would guess you should be eating closer to 1900 cals - depending on what your BMR is I'd say 20% or so under your BMR - and adjust as the weight comes off. As for exercise cals - I dont bother eating them back unless I happen to be hungry and it's dinner time - I usually go to the gym after work. Dont worry so much about what the scale says - especially if you are losing inches. You dont say what exercise / how often you exercise but if the inches are coming off you're doing ok. I think what's happening to you is what's happening to me - I initially lost a few pounds of what Im assuming is water weight since I cut my sodium intake down huge but I am losing inches and sort of redistributing things if you will. The scale will come down slowly especially if you're really working out - lean muscle is denser than fat so it takes up less space (lost inches) but weighs the same as fat (no scale movement) The way I explained it to my mom is for example a brick weighs 1lb and takes up a little bit of space - a lb of cotton candy takes up a huge amount of space - you're just losing the cotton candy!

Good luck on your continued journey!

jwilson3787

without knowing more of your numbers to take a look at your calculations - if your tdee says 2618 I would guess you should be eating closer to 1900 cals - depending on what your BMR is I'd say 20% or so under your BMR - and adjust as the weight comes off. As for exercise cals - I dont bother eating them back unless I happen to be hungry and it's dinner time - I usually go to the gym after work. Dont worry so much about what the scale says - especially if you are losing inches. You dont say what exercise / how often you exercise but if the inches are coming off you're doing ok. I think what's happening to you is what's happening to me - I initially lost a few pounds of what Im assuming is water weight since I cut my sodium intake down huge but I am losing inches and sort of redistributing things if you will. The scale will come down slowly especially if you're really working out - lean muscle is denser than fat so it takes up less space (lost inches) but weighs the same as fat (no scale movement) The way I explained it to my mom is for example a brick weighs 1lb and takes up a little bit of space - a lb of cotton candy takes up a huge amount of space - you're just losing the cotton candy!

Good luck on your continued journey!

Lol Cotton candy can go HA ok thanks I'm 200lbs 5'1" 25 female my bmr is 1694 I workout three times a week 45 minutes of cardio and 20 - 25 minutes of strength training thanks for the help

prokomds

Ten inches is awesome progress! Congrats on that. My opinion is that 1650 is just a bit on the low side? Maybe consider upping that a little. Most important, if you're hungry/grumpy often, eating a bit more could make a big difference. Mainly I think just don't change anything too dramatic and keep at it for a few more weeks. I'm sure you'll see changes on the scale -- but really, aren't inches more satifsying? That's what's visible to the world, not some number that only you see. You will be fine

jwilson3787

Ten inches is awesome progress! Congrats on that. My opinion is that 1650 is just a bit on the low side? Maybe consider upping that a little. Most important, if you're hungry/grumpy often, eating a bit more could make a big difference. Mainly I think just don't change anything too dramatic and keep at it for a few more weeks. I'm sure you'll see changes on the scale -- but really, aren't inches more satifsying? That's what's visible to the world, not some number that only you see. You will be fine

Thank you yes the inches are very satisfying! I try to remember inches are way better I've been doing this for a month now and i just feel like i should have lost at least a pound but its ok I'm hoping it comes eventually Thank ya'll for your advice

SideSteel

What is your average intake after you factor in exercise calories please? Do you use a food scale and/or measuring devices to ensure tracking accuracy?

lisamarie2181

I have been eating 1650 cals. (according to bmr) a day and then eating my exercise calories.. I've been reading alot on here about tdee what is the difference and my tdee says 2618 is this what my intake should be and not eat my exercise calories? I have lost all around 10 inches but haven't lost a single pound so I'm wondering if what I'm doing is wrong or not working for me I need help to try and figure out what is going to work or what is the best to follow.. Always looking for advice please feel free to add me

Hey Buddy! just my 2 cents - I was told when basing your cals off TDEE you are NOT supposed to eat back your exercise cals, they are all ready included. And because you are working out 3 days a week, do not up your cals on workout days, the days you don't workout your burn won't be as high, so this will compensate for the difference on the days you do work out.

Hope this helps

jwilson3787

i use measuring spoons/cups but I don't weight my meats which I need to invest in a scale my food diary is open go ahead at look at

jwilson3787

ok thanks Bella!

WendyTerry420

I have been eating 1650 cals. (according to bmr) a day and then eating my exercise calories.. I've been reading alot on here about tdee what is the difference and my tdee says 2618 is this what my intake should be and not eat my exercise calories? I have lost all around 10 inches but haven't lost a single pound so I'm wondering if what I'm doing is wrong or not working for me I need help to try and figure out what is going to work or what is the best to follow.. Always looking for advice please feel free to add me

Hey Buddy! just my 2 cents - I was told when basing your cals off TDEE you are NOT supposed to eat back your exercise cals, they are all ready included. And because you are working out 3 days a week, do not up your cals on workout days, the days you don't workout your burn won't be as high, so this will compensate for the difference on the days you do work out.

Hope this helps

This is kinda what I do too, unless I have an extra-intense workout and get hungry. Then I eat back a little bit in the form of a yogurt smoothie with protein powder.

Also, if you are losing inches and not pounds, then you're probably retaining water.